In the US, there aren't any real Vorwerks, but only a bantam Vorwerk-colored small-sized LF Lakenvelder. Correct me if I'm wrong, Henk, but isn't Vorwerk also used as a description of the coloration?
They are a lighter buff in the middle, and they are about 3-4# for the pullets, 4-6# for the cockerels.
They are an independent breed, with excellent foraging skills. If you handle your birds, you'll have very friendly, loving stock- however if you are a hands-off kind of owner, you'll find them very flighty. It's all entirely to do with your efforts, unlike some breeds (as in Orpingtons).
I have an egg out of my girls 6+ days a week.. I rarely find fewer eggs than 4 with 4 pullets.
My girls are very happy to be coddled, with the boys being more businesslike.
I really do love these birds, and the coloration is striking. It gets a lot of attention when viewed by anyone new- "What are those!?"
I've decided I'll probably not give up my flock, and will instead try to make a twist on what's available in the US. Perhaps I'll try to make a replica Vorwerk, using the Vorwerk-colored Lakenvelder as a base.
I've often considered using the Lavender gene to make an Isabel Vorwerk version- wouldn't that be stunning? I bet Henk has a pic of something like that!
Here's info on the US stock: http://www.the-coop.org/library/vorwerk.html
They are a lighter buff in the middle, and they are about 3-4# for the pullets, 4-6# for the cockerels.
They are an independent breed, with excellent foraging skills. If you handle your birds, you'll have very friendly, loving stock- however if you are a hands-off kind of owner, you'll find them very flighty. It's all entirely to do with your efforts, unlike some breeds (as in Orpingtons).
I have an egg out of my girls 6+ days a week.. I rarely find fewer eggs than 4 with 4 pullets.
My girls are very happy to be coddled, with the boys being more businesslike.
I really do love these birds, and the coloration is striking. It gets a lot of attention when viewed by anyone new- "What are those!?"
I've decided I'll probably not give up my flock, and will instead try to make a twist on what's available in the US. Perhaps I'll try to make a replica Vorwerk, using the Vorwerk-colored Lakenvelder as a base.
I've often considered using the Lavender gene to make an Isabel Vorwerk version- wouldn't that be stunning? I bet Henk has a pic of something like that!
Here's info on the US stock: http://www.the-coop.org/library/vorwerk.html
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