Welsummer Hen
Welsummer Rooster
Welsummer
The Welsummer is a relatively new breed to North American,
though it was developed in its native Holland in the early twentieth century.
The bird takes its name from the village of Wesum, where a farmer started
crossing Barnvelders with native birds until he obtained a stable cross. The
Welsummer is known to be one of the top free range forager of all layers. They
lay a moderate number of terra-cotta to dark brown or deep reddish brown eggs.
Hens mature early and sometimes go broody.
Roosters can weigh up to 7 pounds and hens around 6 pounds.
Roosters have medium size combs with 5 serrated points, long well rounded
waddles. Hens have a smaller comb with small round waddles, all bright red.
Breeders produce several colors, but the most seen are golden brown or reddish
brown. Both rooster and hen have a golden sometimes mixed with black on their
neck and body.
