Barnevelder

The Barnevelder is a heavy, soft-feathered Dutch breed kept both for show and for utilitarian purposes. It takes its name from the Barneveld region of Holland, where it was first developed via crosses between imported Asian breeds and local fowl. It is an alert, attractive fowl with a fine shape and calm temperament.

PRIMARY USE: eggs

TEMPERAMENT: active, quiet, lively

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Blue, Double-laced Blue, Double-laced, Dark brown, Silver, Autosexing barred, Patridge, Silver-black double-laced, Black, White

EGG PRODUCTION: good

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: light brown

HEN WEIGHT: 7 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 8 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes