**At Humblebee Hatchery, we hatch on a pre-order basis, meaning we only incubate eggs that have already been reserved. This helps ensure every chick has a home waiting for it and prevents unnecessary hatching. Because of this, some orders may have a wait time. Please expect approximately 2–3 months for day-old chicks, with juveniles (4–12 weeks) and grow-outs (12+ weeks) requiring additional time as they must be raised to the appropriate age before going home. We appreciate your patience and are committed to raising healthy, well-started birds that are worth the wait!**
 
Estimated wait times vary by breed, season, fertility, and hatch success, and we will keep you updated throughout the process.
 
*Our lines come from both Greenfire Farms and Hickman's Micro Hatchery*
 
Breed: Lemon Cuckoo Niederrheiner
Large Fowl OR Bantam: Large Fowl
Color Variety: Lemon with cuckoo coloring
Egg Production: Great 200-230 Per Year
Egg Color and Size: Extra Large Tan eggs with potentially speckles
Temperament: Calm, Social, Non Aggressive
Origins: Western Germany’s Lower Rhine region
Comb & Legs: Single Comb, Pale Colored Legs
Timeframe to Laying: 20-26 Weeks 
Cold Hardy?: Yes
Dual-Purpose?: Yes
 
More from Greenfire Farms:
The Niederrheiner is an impressive breed known for its striking looks, steady temperament, and hardiness in a wide range of climates. These large birds were developed as true dual-purpose fowl, excelling both in meat quality and egg production. Their broad, muscular build is complemented by a beautiful lemon-cuckoo plumage—soft, barred patterns of pale gold and gray that make them stand out in any flock, and their meat is highly regarded for being tender and flavorful! Hens are reliable layers of extra-large, tan eggs, and you can expect about 200 to 230 eggs per year from your ladies.