Welsummer chicken egg

Welsummer is an underrated chicken breed you should definitely consider raising. #chickens #homesteading

Here is what you get when you use beautifully freckled laying Welsummers to breed stunning speckled olive eggs!

Heavy bloom eggs are positively stunning and such a unique addition to your rainbow egg basket! The chalky white cuticle (bloom) deposited over the shell as the egg is laid creates some of the most unusual tones in the chicken world. It is what makes eggs appear pink, purple or gray and we simply cannot get enough of them! Here is how to breed heavy bloom egg layers in every color:

The Welsummer chicken is a true gem among poultry enthusiasts. These magnificent birds have captured hearts worldwide with their royal appearance and exceptional egg-laying abilities. With their vibrant colors, chocolate-colored eggs, and friendly disposition, the Welsummers are a delightful addition to any flock.

Enhance your backyard farming experience with Welsummer chickens, an excellent choice for laying chickens. This breed guide offers a deep dive into raising backyard chickens, specifically focusing on the Welsummer breed. Known for their beautiful eggs and adaptability, Welsummers could be the perfect addition to your homestead. Discover their characteristics, benefits, and egg-laying prowess in our comprehensive guide.

Breeding high quality chickens that lay stunning, colorful eggs!

And now, for your viewing pleasure, (and because I don't have The Lost Art of Bartering follow-up ready for you), here is my collection of Welsummer Egg photos. More on the breed, below. Welsummers are a Dutch developed breed, introduced to the US and Britain in the 1920s. They are noted for their dark brown and speckled eggs. Egg coloration and markings are completely random, so that no one hen lays a consistent color or speckle pattern. That makes them all the more fun to keep. One of my…

The Welsummer chicken is a relatively new breed–it was developed less than 100 years ago in the Netherlands town of ... Read more

Developed around the 1900s, the Dutch breed, Welsummer Chickens, are named from the village of Welsum, Holland. It was originally produced in an area north of Deventer in Holland, along the YselRiver.

Water belly is not fun, that’s for sure. We want our chickens to live long and happy lives without any pain. But, your chicken can still have that with constant supervision and regular draining. Read full post!