LakenvelderThese Dutch birds are thought to be named after the town of Lakenvelt, but they were developed in Germany. They're very rarely kept in the U.S., but those who do keep them do so as pets, for eggs and show only. Abroad there are several other varieties of Lakenvelders bred, but domestically Silver is the only variety (pictured below). Silver Lakenvelder Pullet Origins/History: Continental (Northern European)
Large Fowl & Bantam
Small (4-5 lbs)
Rare
Egg-laying
Silver
Egg Facts: Good (3/wk)
Cream or Tinted
Medium
Fancy Features: Single Comb
No
No
4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Not cold hardy
Tolerates heat well
Bears confinement well
No
No
Type A
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