Welsummer

Country of origin:

The Netherlands

Origin:

In the late nineteenth century from a mixture of raceless chickens and pure bred chickens

External features:

• High tail
• Single comb
• Yellow legs
• Hens have a deep and well-developed abdomen
• Vibrant, orange-red eyes

Colours:

• Reddish-brown
• Black-red

Weight:

• Rooster: 3 kg
• Hen: 2,5 kg

Average annual egg production:

150

Broodiness?

Become broody faster compared to other laying breeds

Behaviour:

Easy to handle animals that are friendly and like to rummage.