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Barred Holland Chicken
Contrary to its name, the Barred Holland Chicken was actually developed in New Jersey during the 1930s. The Holland Chicken was developed as an excellent dual purpose bird during a time when white eggs were rare and popular in the United States.
The Barred Holland Chicken is a very rare breed and availability may be limited, but they are great layers of large white eggs and they make superb a superb backyard breed. This breed forages well, is calm and pretty hardy in the winter time. They will go broody and are good setters, and they bear confinement well. In fact the Barred Holland Chicken is known to be an extremely adaptable bird to almost any environment. They have cheerful personalities and when available are a great choice for your backyard or barnyard chicken collection. |
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Fowl Facts
Barred Holland Chicken Info
- Adult Weight - Male: 8.5 pounds; Female: 6.5 pounds
- Color - Barred Color Pattern
- Purpose - Dual Purpose: Meat and Eggs
- Broody/Setter - Yes
- Egg Production - Very Good
- Egg Size and Color - Medium and Large White
- Region of Origin -United States
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