WELSUMMER
A rare breed with Dutch origins named after the village Welsum, Holland. New to the USA being introduce in early 1900’s and known for their dark reddish speckled eggs. They adapt to their environment very well. The Rooster is a beautiful specimen used for the KELLOGG’S® CORN FLAKES cereal box after a Welsummer rooster named CORNELIUS. No two eggs are ever alike, colors ranging from terracotta to mahogany and some with speckles.
AUTO-SEXING chicks, pullets have darker solid feather colors compared to the cockerels with lighter and fuzzier feather color patterns.
Friendly, Docile, Calm, Adaptable, No Two Eggs Ever Alike
| Date of Hatch: |
MAY 6, 2024 |
| Qty in Stock: |
11 |
|
Sex: Never Guaranteed, Appears:
|
95% Chance FEMALE |
| Hybrid: |
No |
| Vaccinated: |
Marek's HVT Vaccinated |
| Beak Trimmed: |
No |
| Personality: |
Friendly, Pets, Calm, Docile, Adaptable |
| Uses: |
Eggs, Meat, Pet |
| Broody: |
Sometimes |
| Forager: |
Good |
| Egg Color: |
Dark Brown, Brown, Speckled |
| Egg Size: |
Medium - Large |
| Egg Production: |
Average 3-5 Weekly |
| Climate Zone: |
All |
| A.P.A. Class: |
Yes - Large Breed Continental Class |
| Breed Origin: |
Holland |
| Livestock Conservancy Status: |
|
| Feather Color: |
Brown & Black (Babies Chipmunk) |
| Feather Pattern: |
Varies |
| Feathered Legs: |
Clean |
| Leg Color: |
Yellow |
| Skin Color: |
Yellow |
| Number of Toes: |
4 |
| Comb Color: |
Red |
| Comb Type: |
Single |
| Lobe Color: |
Red |
| Top Knot: |
No |
| Beard: |
No |
| Muffs: |
No |
| Tufts: |
No |
| Average Adult Weight Female: |
Up to 6 lbs. |
| Average Adult Weight Male: |
Up to 7 lbs. |
| Matures: |
16-20 Weeks |
| Breed Rank: |
Rare |
