Welsummer
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Welsummers come from the village of Welsum in the Netherlands and lay dark terracotta eggs, often speckled. They are friendly, active foragers, and chicks can often be sexed at hatch by their head markings.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Welsummers lay fewer eggs than production breeds. Egg color fades through the laying season.
Common questions
What do Welsummer eggs look like?
Dark terracotta brown, often speckled. Color is darkest at the start of the season.
What health checks should chicks or pullets have?
Ask whether chicks were vaccinated for Marek's disease at hatch and whether the flock is NPIP-certified, which covers pullorum-typhoid and usually avian influenza. Look for clear eyes, clean vents and quiet breathing, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.
Can Welsummer chicks be sexed at hatch?
Often, yes. Females tend to have darker, sharper head markings. It is not perfect but useful.
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