TAJ Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) You may have seen on another thread I have ordered some new chickens - before I ring back to check if I ordered a Welbar or Barnebar can anyone tell me about eggs from either of these i.e. expected number layed, colours etc. Edited: Sorry just rang Wernlas and I am now getting a Barnvelder instead - I know they should lay dark brown eggs - anyone with experience of their laying ability, etc? Thank you, Tracy Edited February 12, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 http://www.thepoultrygarden.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=5452 there is a link on here with pictures of some of your chickens.. they are classed as large breed and both lay brown eggs, accroding to the Wernlas website...which you can find if you google... sorry I had the link, and lost my first attempted post... hope this helps...they look lovely edited to say..sorry re-read this and you just want info on the eggs...sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have a barnevelder, she's lovely, lays dark brown, chocolatey coloured eggs and is a very pretty bird. When she's in lay she's quite prolific, but she'll only let you catch her when she's laying, the rest of the time she's not too friendly, but she won't peck you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 back in the mists of time when my mum was young they used to keep barneys for eggs for a family of 8/sale so I presume they are good layers....as well as being very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We have a double-laced Barnevelder and she is absolutely beautiful. She started laying last month and lays two days on, one day off without fail. She crouches beautifully, too, so is easy to grab for a cuddle. Hope this helps! T x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
