For all those on my Welsummer eggs waiting list...

[Citychick]

YEAH!!!!!! I'm actually glad I am down the list a little way. My bator is full right now.

And I still have to tel the hubby that it's not my "last" batch this year. LOL! I'm sure gald he REALLY loves me or me and my chickens would be out on the street! Oh well what do you do? At least I don't gamble.

 

[AussieSharon]

CityChick as several people have told my hubby ( including his own father ) in response to his thoughts about me and chickens ....... there are much worse things I could be doing.

 

[Wynette]

Would someone tell MY DH that? He thinks he's not going to be able to retire in 3 years due to my chicken obsession - hello, I only have ten (right now......)

 

[mothergoose]

We got 8 eggs yesterday!!

 

[speckledhen]

Yippee! Can't wait to see those eggs when I open the box!

 

[Gersbud]

not meaning to be silly or anything but what exactly is a welsummer . Don't think I have ever heard of one. Curosity (sp) you know

 

[mothergoose]

Your not being silly at all, I would love to help describe this wonderful breed to you.

The welsummers are a Dutch breed, developed just after the turn of the 20th century. They were first shown in 1921. They are noted for their dark brown eggs of a terra-cotta color. They are a medium breed, generally non-setters, & great foragers. They are colored like partridge rocks. They are very beautiful birds, but I am a little partial!

Here is a photo of some eggs and a not so good photo of some of my welsummers.

Christie

 

[Wynette]

Mothergoose, I want eggs just like the ones in the carton pictured, okay?

 

[mothergoose]

Wynette,
I told the hens to put a few more coats on them eggs before they squeeze em out!

I will have to say, I have a few that did'nt get it!

I will do my best to send the darkest eggs they give though!

Christie

 

[Wynette]

Ha! Thanks for that laugh. I can see you waggin' your finger at them now!
I know you'll send the best you have, Christie! What a hot commodity those little beautiful orbes are!