dark brown eggs

[Beekissed]

New Hampshire Reds!

 

[becky3086]

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Got a picture of how dark they are?

 

[tfpets]

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I lost my Black Langshan pullet shortly before she would have started laying

I dont have a pic to compare?? Tina

 

[warhorse]

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I never thought of NHR as a dark brown egg layer.

 

[warhorse]

Barnies versus Welumers compared to Marans:

I know what Marans' eggs are like, but I was wondering about Barnies and Wellies if they are both equally dark and if the egg shape was similar to that of the Marans'. I think I remember reading that one of them (Barnevelders or Welsumers) were known for being spotted heavily.

 

[klf73]

I have never seen any Barnevelder eggs but all of the Welsummer eggs I have seen have been speckled. Hope that helps.

if you go to the Buy-Sell-Trade hatching eggs and search Welsummer then you should see some pics of what people have.

 

[warhorse]

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I should do that when I get access to a computer away from work. At work, most photos are blocked, and at home my wireless link isn't that strong a signal... I guess I could pack up the laptop and go sit at McDonalds or Starbucks one day.

 

[moduckman]

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Got a picture of how dark they are?

 

[pipermark]

These are Hatchery Welsumers and Easter egger eggs.

 

[amazondoc]

If you just want a nice, reasonably priced bird that lays pretty eggs, go with Welsummers:

Here's a comparison of Wellie eggs with good Marans eggs (Wellies on the left):

edited to add: Barnevelders in this country do NOT lay dark eggs. They are attractive, nice birds, but don't count on them for a lot of color.