Welsummers - Cockrels only until 2010

Welsummers are a breed that originated in Holland. They are best known for the production of very dark eggs. The plumage of the males is very different from the plumage of the females. The male's saddle, head and neck feathers are rich golden brown while the back, wing front and wing bows are bright reddish brown. Each feather of the back of the females is reddish brown, stippled with black, and has a distinct lighter shaft. Mature hens weigh about 5 pounds, while the males weigh in excess of 6 pounds.