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🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
Holland
Also known as: White Holland, Barred Holland
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyDual-Purposestandardcalm
4.0
Eggs/Week
210/yr
large
Egg Size
7 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.29 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
rarely
Broodiness
Historical Origin
USA · 🇺🇸 American
The Holland is one of America's rarest breeds and the only American breed developed specifically to lay white eggs while also being a good dual-purpose bird. Developed in the 1930s by crossing Dutch breeds with Leghorns and others, they are calm, cold hardy, and productive. A critical conservation breed that deserves far wider recognition.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of quiet and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Holland) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.29 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 7 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 4.0 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorWhite
Egg Production4.0 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.29 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantNo
Noise Levelquiet
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
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