Raising Large Fowl Welsummer, RC Rhode Island Red,
(02-15-2008)
Welsummers
Class: Continental - Northern European
Named after the village of Welsum in Holland, this Dutch breed has in its make up such breeds as Partridge Cochin, Partridge Wyandotte, and Partridge Leghorn; still later the Barnevelder and Rhode Island Red. It is noted particularly for its large brown egg, which remains its special feature, some eggs being mottled with brown spots. It has distinctive markings and color, and comes into the light breed category, although it has good body size. It enters the medium class in the country of its origin. Judges and breeders work to a standard that values indication of productiveness so that laying merits can be combined with beauty.
ECONOMIC QUALITIES
Good layers of dark brown eggs. Color of Skin, yellow. A consisting fowl,
STANDARD WEIGHTS
Cock - 7 lbs.
Hen - 6 lbs.
Cockerel - 6 lbs.
Pullet - 5 lbs.
SOURCE: American Standard of Perfection copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved.
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Alaska 99712
U.S.A.
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