🥚Welsummer
Rich terracotta-brown eggs • Hardy, active layer
Welsummers are a beautiful heritage breed known for their rich terracotta-brown eggs which are often speckled, distinctive feather pattern and active, curious nature. At Roslin Poultry Ranch, our Welsummers are selected for strong egg colour, health, temperament and overall quality.
Egg Colour: Terracotta to deep brown, often with speckling
Temperament: Active, alert and curious
Egg Production: Good layer
Breed Type: Heritage breed
About Welsummers
Welsummers are a heritage breed that originated in the Netherlands and are named after the village of Welsum. The breed became known for its distinctive reddish-brown eggs, often marked with darker speckles, as well as its attractive partridge-patterned plumage. Hens typically lay approximately 160–200 eggs per year, although production varies depending on genetics, age, daylight and management.
2026 Season is Closed. Reservation forms will be available January 1st 2027.
Seasonal Availability
🥚Hatching Eggs
🐣Day Old Chicks
Straight Run - $15 each
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🐔Started Pullets
Approximately 8 weeks old - $45 each
Limited seasonal availability; reservations are not taken in advance.