Welsummer

Classified as a large, soft-feathered fowl, the Welsummer is an active breed, with a calm, gentle temperament. Birds eagerly forage for food when given the chance, and both hens and cocks walk breast forward with a stately grace. Known for their iconic appearance, Welsummers are often featured in artistic depictiond of farm life, and legend has it that the Kellogg's cornflakes rooster was modeled after this breed.

PRIMARY USE: eggs

TEMPERAMENT: friendly, intelligent

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Partridge, Silver Duckwing, Gold Duckwing

EGG PRODUCTION: great

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: speckled dark brown

HEN WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 7 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes