Welsummer Adult Hens

Breed Facts

Poultry Show Class: Continental Class

Weights: Hen ——-6 lbs

Rooster—-7 lb

Pullet——-5 lbs

Cockerel—6 lbs

Purpose and Type: Dark Egg Laying; Production

Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown Egg

Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)

Egg Size: Medium-Large

Temperament: Active

Gender Accuracy: 85-90%

Fertility Percentage: 60-75%

Broody: Variable

Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male

Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet

Country of Origin: Holland

APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of P