A Welbar is an auto-sexing chicken breed created by crossing a Welsummer with a Barred Plymouth Rock, designed to combine the dark egg color of the former with the barred plumage of the latter. They are often described as a functional alternative to a Bielefelder, offering autosexing, high production, and a hardy, friendly temperament.
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Welbar
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Description
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| Age | |
|---|---|
| Approximate Laying Age | 5 months |
| Autosexed or Sex Link | No – Autosexed/Sex-linked |
| Average Adult Weight | 7-9 lbs |
| Beginner Friendliness | Docile and gentle |
| Bird Type | |
| Breed | |
| Broody | Yes – Broody |
| Clean or Feathered Leg | Clean |
| Comb | Single Comb |
| Conservation Status | Recovering |
| Egg Color | |
| Egg Size | XLarge |
| Eggs per year | 200-250 |
| Feather Type | Normal |
| Foraging Ability | Good |
| Heritage Breed | Yes – Heritage Breed |
| Hardiness | Yes – Cold and Hot Hardy |
| Leg Color | Yellow Legs |
| Muffs/Tufts/Beards | No Muffs or Tufts or Beards |
| Noise Level | Average – Noise in the morning |
| Primary Purpose | Dual Purpose (Eggs/Meat) |
| Rarity | Common |
| Temperament/Disposition | Docile |