Barnevelder Chicken

The Barnevelder chicken originates from the Barneveld region of Holland and known for laying a dark brown egg. This beautiful bird has a single comb, is hardy and quiet and doesn’t mind being confined. The breed was first recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1991. Hatchery®’s Barnevelders breeding stock will produce feathering of partridge single laced and  double laced feather pattern. Each year breeding season our objective is to breed more for the double laced pattern. The Barnevelder chicken is rare to find in the USA but becoming more popular each year. To buy Barnevelder chickens, please select your quantity under 50 above.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 lbs
  Rooster——7 lbs
  Pullet—-5 lbs
  Cockerel—–6 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown
• Egg Production: 150-200 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Non Setter
• Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: Holland
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Not Listed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Barnevelder chickens since 2008.