Welsummer Chickens
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Breed Club Secretary
Mr G. Johnson
Lynbrooke, Sherriffhales, Shifnal, Salop,
TF11 8QX
UK
History
The breed was created at the same time as Barnevelders but on the Ysel river area around Deventer in Holland. They are reputed to be made from breeds including partridge versions of Cochin, Leghorn and Wyandotte with later additions of Barnevelder and Rhode Island. Imported initially in 1928 and classed here as the heavier light breed.An excellent back garden egg layer normally good with children.
Characteristics
This breed is one of the premier 'Brown Eggers' Producing eggs of a rich dark terracotta colour. Both males and females look attractive. Many people describe them as 'What a farmyard chicken should really look like'.
Breed Tips
Good family and children friendly chicken.
Purpose
Egg layer
Classification
Heavy / Soft feather
Origin
Holland
Egg Color
Brown
Egg Numbers
160 per annum
