Buyer question
How many eggs do Barnevelder poultry lay?
Our Animal Library lists the Barnevelder poultry at about 175–200 dark brown eggs a year (eggs).
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.
- Egg output
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate layer)
- Purpose
- Eggs
- 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.