New To The USA GOLD DEATHLAYER

[The Moonshiner]

There are birds that lay more eggs per year than these and are more popular and easy to obtain.

Are you saying they don't lay an egg a day everyday of their lives?
Of course I know they don't but have been surprised at how many people think they actually do.

 

[CCUK]

Are you saying they don't lay an egg a day everyday of their lives?
Of course I know they don't but have been surprised at how many people think they actually do.

Yeah! The name is definitely a misconception! Especially alltagsleger which means 'everyday layer'. It will have been impressive to have had a pure bred bird lay that much back in the day before hybrids. I hope they are successful with this breeding programme.

 

[Newyorkrita]

We are happy to announce we have added the GOLD variety of DEATHLAYER to ChickWood Hollar Farm. As a chicken the Deathlayer seems to have it all: the coolest breed name in all of poultrydom, spectacular good looks, and a history in its native Germany that goes back more than 400 years. How did it merit being called a Deathlayer, a name that is metal to the core? There are two competing theories. A literal translation of its German name, Totleger, means “death layer.” One theory has it that the name was bestowed because the hens of this breed are so productive they lay an egg each day until the day they die. The second theory –less sensational but probably more accurate-- is that the breed was first described by a different name in low German (Dauerleger or, literally, “day layer”), and over the centuries this name morphed into Totleger. Either way, what cannot be denied is that the Deathlayers do lay a large volume of medium-sized white eggs, and their remarkable appearance is like having visiting royalty in your chicken coop.Greenfire Farms is the original importer of this breed into the United States. The breed has two color varieties – gold and silver — and we have imported both. Each line was sourced directly from Germany where this once popular bird's population has declined over the centuries. A recent census in Germany put the total registered population at about 1,500 birds. We are hoping that their utility value will be received enthusiastically by American fanciers so that, together, we can protect the rare and valuable features of this breed.
Taking orders for these beauties eggs and chicks.
Pictures of Adults are of the parent birds from GreenFire Farms
We have 10 chicks to sell but will not ship since these babies have already been shipped onceffrom GreenFire to us and will not put them through a big stress like that twice.

These are stunning!!

 

[AuntieWeasel]

I have to say, whatever the origin, "deathlayer" is a terrifying name for a chicken.

 

[pslaydon]

They are rare due to the price some people are looking to get for them.
Shop around in April, you can find them.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Does anyone know their temperament? Flighty?

 

[Araucana Nest]

Does anyone know their temperament? Flighty?

I purchased gold deathlayer eggs last spring and yes, they were flighty and nervous. I felt very bad for them. Then I learned of all the issues with inbreeding and I decided they were not for me.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I purchased gold deathlayer eggs last spring and yes, they were flighty and nervous. I felt very bad for them. Then I learned of all the issues with inbreeding and I decided they were not for me.

I’m looking at them or Egyptian Fayoumi. I know that flighty too. But I can handle a squeamish chicken. lol

 

[Araucana Nest]

I’m looking at them or Egyptian Fayoumi. I know that flighty too. But I can handle a squeamish chicken. lol

Best wishes with your choice.

 

[lisa69]

I just ordered gold death layer chicks form Greefire.