Welsummer

Historical Origin

Netherlands · European

The Welsummer is a Dutch breed famous for its terracotta-red speckled eggs — the breed that inspired the Kellogg's Corn Flakes rooster. Active foragers with a calm temperament, they do well in free-range settings. Their rich dark eggs are a standout in any egg basket.

Temperament & Behavior

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

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Welsummer) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.28 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 5.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 3.8 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."