Welsummers get their name from the Dutch village of Welsum. Only after arriving in the US did the name become Welsummer ,as we know it today. This breed is a medium size bird and a great layer of over 150 eggs a year. A hardy breed that loves to forage, it can save you on the feed bill.

The Welsummer is a beautiful bird to look at, and it was developed from several crosses such as the Wyandotte, Leghorn, Cochin, Barnevelder as well as the Rhode Island Red. Kellogg's decided the bird was so colorful, they decided it to be the perfect mascot for their cereal brand.

Hens although are great layers, seldom become broody, however when they do, they generally do not make good mothers. They lay a beautiful large dark brown egg, sometimes with even darker spots. Because of this wonderful egg color, these birds have become quite popular.