Detailed breed information & photos about the Barnevelder chicken. Includes APA Standards,origin, purpose, history, color, comb, shank color, broodiness, egg size, color and production information plus photos and video.
The Barnevelder was Once considered a Rare Breed
Barnvelder hens & rooster
Origin: The Barnevelder chicken breed was developed from a vintage local variety which was discovered in the 12th century. First seen in Barnevelder, Holland during the late 19th century.
Purpose: Show birds/Meat bird/Good egg layers
Color: Double-laced, Bule laced, White, Black and others
Comb: Single comb
Shank: Yellow
Broody:Yes if the nest area is quiet, private and comfortable and undisturbed.
Rare breed but has recently been more common due to the demand for dark colored eggs
Good free range bird that does well in confinement. They don't care to be handled by humans unless they were handled while growing up. These beautiful birds do well in cold climates. Scroll down for more information and see our featured video
Purpose: Show birds/Meat bird/Good egg layers
Color: Double-laced, Bule laced, White, Black and others
Comb: Single comb
Shank: Yellow
Broody:Yes if the nest area is quiet, private and comfortable and undisturbed.
Rare breed but has recently been more common due to the demand for dark colored eggs
Good free range bird that does well in confinement. They don't care to be handled by humans unless they were handled while growing up. These beautiful birds do well in cold climates. Scroll down for more information and see our featured video
Barnevelder Egg Photo, Appearance, Color & How Many Eggs Laid Per Year
Eggs: Dark reddish brown/matte finish or light brown.
Egg Production: Approx. 180 eggs per year (can lay anywhere from 175-200 eggs per year). Barnevelder hens lay well even during cold months.
Egg Production: Approx. 180 eggs per year (can lay anywhere from 175-200 eggs per year). Barnevelder hens lay well even during cold months.
History & Origin of Barnevelder Chickens
The Barnevelder chicken named after the town of Barnevelder in Gelderland located in the central Netherlands, is said to have been the result of cross breeding between local Dutch domestic chickens with Shanghai birds which had been imported to Europe from Asia in the late nineteenth century. The Shanghai chickens were cross breed among themselves and developed into breeds now known as Brahma, Cochin or Croad Langshan. It is possible that the birds may have also been cross bred with Indian Game Stock and the Amerikaanse Nuthoenders (American utility birds) and in 1906 it is likely there was cross breeding with British Buff Orpington stock but according to Hans Schippers the Langshan chicken was the greatest influence on the Barnevelder chicken breed by contributing to the hardiness, brown eggs, and good egg layer production even during the winter. Barnevelder chickens were first exported to the United Kingdom due to a high demand for brown eggs in 1921.
Photo of Barnevelder Baby Chicks
Featured Video: Barnevelder Chickens
Barnevelder Classification
First Showing:
Barnevelder chickens were first shown at the Landbouwtentoonstelling Agricultural Exhibition 1911 held in The Hague.
First Accepted as a Chicken Breed:
The Dutch Poultry Club were deciding whether or not to accept the Barnevelder as a new breed in 1919 but there were too many variations in color of single laced, double laced and mostly partridge plumage. After the Breeders Association was formed the first breed standard was drawn up and the Barnevelder Chicken Breed was recognized in 1923 and the Partridge and double laced varieties were included in the British Poultry Standard with the double laced plumage becoming the principal variety. (Barnevelder, Wikipedia).
APA (American Poultry Association founded in 1873): Continental
EE (Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture founded June 18,1938): Yes
PCGB (Poultry Club of Great Britain founded in 1877): Soft feather/Heavy
Barnevelder chickens were first shown at the Landbouwtentoonstelling Agricultural Exhibition 1911 held in The Hague.
First Accepted as a Chicken Breed:
The Dutch Poultry Club were deciding whether or not to accept the Barnevelder as a new breed in 1919 but there were too many variations in color of single laced, double laced and mostly partridge plumage. After the Breeders Association was formed the first breed standard was drawn up and the Barnevelder Chicken Breed was recognized in 1923 and the Partridge and double laced varieties were included in the British Poultry Standard with the double laced plumage becoming the principal variety. (Barnevelder, Wikipedia).
APA (American Poultry Association founded in 1873): Continental
EE (Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture founded June 18,1938): Yes
PCGB (Poultry Club of Great Britain founded in 1877): Soft feather/Heavy
APA Standards for Barnevelder Chickens
If you want to show your Barnevelder chickens at poultry shows you will need to make sure your birds meets the APA Standards for weight, shape, color, weight etc.
Standard Barnevelder Weights:
Cock: 7 lbs
Hen: 6 lbs
Cockerel: 6 lbs.
Pullet: 5 lbs.
Standard Barnevelder Weights:
Cock: 7 lbs
Hen: 6 lbs
Cockerel: 6 lbs.
Pullet: 5 lbs.
Barnevelder Bantam Chickens
Barnvelder Bantams are very similar to their standard size counterparts with the exception being that they are much smaller in size, the hens lay much smaller eggs, and their personality is calmer as they do not mind being handled. Click here to see Barnvelder Bantams
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References: Barnevelder.Retrieved on Aug. 19, 2017 from Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnevelder