Chicken Dual Purpose, Welsummer (min order 15)
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- Welsummer-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Chicken chicks (mix match any Chicken breeds, excluding Bantams)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
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.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 250 Large Speckled Brown Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Active, Friendly, Vocal
Mature Weight: 5-6 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 5-6 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 5-6 lbs. |
| Breed Type | Chick - Rare Breeds |
| Egg Color(s) | Brown |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 200-250, 250-300 |
| Egg Size | Large |