{"product_id":"welsummer-female-9-12-weeks-fully-vaccinated","title":"Welsummer Female 9–12 Weeks Fully Vaccinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn active heritage chicken known for rich brown, speckled eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelsummers are attractive dual-purpose chickens valued for their reddish-brown eggs, often marked with darker speckles. These alert, capable foragers suit backyard flocks with room to explore, though egg color and production vary by bird and strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the Netherlands, the Welsummer is a medium-sized, dual-purpose breed best known for its richly colored brown eggs. Hens have warm brown plumage with golden neck feathers, while roosters display red-and-gold coloring with dark breasts and glossy tails. Both have yellow legs and a single comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHens commonly produce 160-200 large eggs per year and begin laying around 20-28 weeks, depending on season, nutrition, and strain. Shells range from medium to dark reddish brown and may carry darker speckles; color can lighten as the laying cycle progresses. Broodiness is low, so Welsummers are not a dependable choice for natural hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelsummers are active, alert birds that often become friendly with regular gentle handling. They forage well and can live in a spacious enclosed run, but benefit from opportunities to scratch and explore. For Central Florida conditions, provide dependable shade, fresh water, and a well-ventilated coop; their single combs also need protection during freezing weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWelsummer Breed Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBrown \/ Speckled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Eggs \/ Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e160-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Age at First Lay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e20-28 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAlert, active, friendly; can be vocal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Hen Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Rooster Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e7 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBroodiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood; comb frostbite risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConfinement Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFair; spacious run preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eForaging \/ Free-Range Ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAppearance \/ Distinctive Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBrown-and-gold hens; red-and-gold roosters with dark breasts and tails; yellow legs, single comb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFamily \/ Child Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes; supervised handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFlock Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with similarly sized, even-tempered chickens; individual temperament varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHousing \/ Space Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAllow at least 4 sq ft per bird in the coop and 10 sq ft in the run; more outdoor space, shade, and ventilation are beneficial.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hard Run Acres Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67552991609132,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/1381\/5852\/files\/hra-welsummer-hen-ai-placeholder-20261001-003445_8d460e0a-eb79-4bf5-87a1-78d7134b0f83.png?v=1790815094","url":"https:\/\/hard-run-acres-farm.myshopify.com\/products\/welsummer-female-9-12-weeks-fully-vaccinated","provider":"Hard Run Acres Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}