Welsummer
The Welsummer is a beautiful Dutch heritage breed famous for laying some of the most attractive eggs in the chicken world. Their rich, terracotta-colored eggs often come with dark speckles, making every egg basket look like a work of art. Known for their charm, intelligence, and natural foraging ability, Welsummers are a favorite among backyard chicken keepers.
Welsummer hens typically lay 160–200 large dark brown eggs per year. They are alert, active birds that thrive in free-range environments, though they adapt well to coop life with proper enrichment. Their feathering features warm red, black, and gold tones, giving them a classic, rustic appearance.
Friendly but independent, Welsummers do well in mixed flocks and are great for keepers who appreciate both beauty and functionality. They handle a variety of climates and are known for their strong, hardy nature.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 160–200 large dark brown, often speckled, eggs annually
Temperament: Friendly, alert, and curious
Climate Hardy: Adaptable and durable in most environments
Feather Color: Warm red and gold with black accents
Body Type: Medium-sized heritage breed
Best For: Colorful egg baskets, free-range flocks, and keepers wanting a classic European breed
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
