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Description
Welsummer
The Welsummer hen lays large eggs which are a terracotta dark brown, often with dark speckles. It is a light, friendly, and intelligent breed, with rustic-red and orange color. Like the Marans the Welsummer tends to be more athletic, taking to foraging and free ranging more often than other breeds.
•Broodiness: Occasionally
•Cold and Heat Hardy: Yes
•Mature Weight: Approx. 5-6 lbs.
•Purpose: Dual-Purpose
•Production: Approx. 250 Large Speckled Brown Eggs/Yr.
•Nature: Docile, Active, Friendly, Vocal
The Welsummer hen lays large eggs which are a terracotta dark brown, often with dark speckles. It is a light, friendly, and intelligent breed, with rustic-red and orange color. Like the Marans the Welsummer tends to be more athletic, taking to foraging and free ranging more often than other breeds.
•Broodiness: Occasionally
•Cold and Heat Hardy: Yes
•Mature Weight: Approx. 5-6 lbs.
•Purpose: Dual-Purpose
•Production: Approx. 250 Large Speckled Brown Eggs/Yr.
•Nature: Docile, Active, Friendly, Vocal
