Buyer question
Are Barnevelder poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Barnevelder poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good starter breed).
Source: the Barnevelder poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Barnevelder poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Barnevelders come from the Barneveld region of the Netherlands and are known for dark brown eggs and double-laced feathers. They are calm, cold-hardy and good foragers, and a good choice for colorful, quiet flocks.
- Best fit
- Backyard flocks, cold climates
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Cold hardy)
What to weigh
Barnevelders lay fewer eggs than production breeds. Egg color varies by line, and they can be slow to mature.