Lakenvelder

Historical Origin

Germany / Netherlands · European

The Lakenvelder is a striking German breed with a distinctive black head and tail contrasting with a pure white body — the name means "shadow on a sheet" in Dutch. Light, active, and excellent foragers, they are efficient layers for their size. A rare and beautiful breed suited to experienced keepers with open range.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as active with a noise level of moderate and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Lakenvelder) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.25 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 4 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 3.1 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."