Brown Egg Layers
Large brown eggs, 6 to 7 lb at maturity, and a docile, curious, active, gentle temperament.
Breed specifications
Barnevelders are medium heavy, dual-purpose birds that are very cold hardy. Their beautiful double-laced brown and blue feathers are just another perk of this docile bird that takes to foraging easily. The Barnevelders are single combed with yellow legs.
Fun fact: Large brown eggs.
Common questions
About 160 large brown eggs per year.
Barnevelders weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.
Docile, Curious, Active, Gentle.
The Barnevelder is cold hardy and heat hardy.
From Hoover's Hatchery
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