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HomeCountry of Origin → Netherlands
Exhibiting possibly the most exquisite plumage of any chicken breed, Greenfire Farms has imported the large fowl silver double laced Barnevelders.
Egg Color brown
Egg Size Medium
Average number of eggs per year 160 - 200
Table Breeds Yes
Country of Origin Netherlands
Cold tolerant Somewhat
Year of import(s) 2016, 2023
Landrace No
Great for beginners Yes
Free-range ability No
Broodiness Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing No
This ancient Dutch breed is sure to impress with its striking color pattern and beard. Be sure to add some of these unique birds to your flock as we expect to sell out fast.
Egg Color white
Egg Size Jumbo
Average number of eggs per year 150 - 200
Country of Origin Netherlands
Also called Uilebaard
Cold tolerant Yes
Year of import(s) 2018
Landrace No
Great for beginners No
Free-range ability No
Broodiness Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing No
Okay, let’s tackle the tough part first: It’s pronounced “Shine-dul-ar.” And hidden behind this impossible name with colliding consonants is perhaps the coolest modern chicken breed to emerge and be officially recognized in the latter part of the 20th Century.
Egg Color blue to green
Egg Size Medium
Average number of eggs per year 150
Gamefowl No
Table Breeds No
Country of Origin Netherlands
Cold tolerant Somewhat
Year of import(s) 2018
Landrace No
Great for beginners No
Free-range ability Moderately.
Broodiness Not often to never
Ideal Rooster-to-hen Ratio Average, 1:10
Auto-sexing No