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Barnevelders

​The Barnevelder is a medium heavy breed of chicken named after the Dutch town of Barneveld. It is a cross of 19th century Dutch landrace chickens with Asian breeds imported to Europe in the mid-late 19th century such as the Brahma, Cochin, Croad Langshan and Malay.

Cocoa​

Is a light Barnie girl with the sweetest of personalities.

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Espresso

Is a beautiful dark Barnevelder who is richly coloured and nicely marked.

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Java

Is our lovely young rooster with good clean yellow legs and elegant lacing.

Meet the Barnies...

​ Class: Continental (Northern European)
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7 lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Dual
Recognized Varieties: Double Laced Partridge, Black, Blue Laced, White/Silver etc.


Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large

Hardy In Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Bears confinement well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: Lively, active and friendly

Truehearts Poultry

 

Healthy, free-ranging backyard poultry

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