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Breed: Welsummer
Large Fowl OR Bantam: Large Fowl
Color Variety: Partridge feathering, with a mosaic of brown, red, and golden hues
Egg Production: Varies between 180-200 Per Year
Egg Color and Size: Large Brown Eggs with Speckles
Temperament: Calm, Docile, Friendly
Origins: Welsum, Holland
Comb & Legs: Straight Comb, Clean Legs
Timeframe to Laying: 22 Weeks 
Cold Hardy?: Yes
Dual-Purpose?: Yes
More info: Friendly & Calm: Welsummers are generally known for their docile, friendly, and calm nature, making them suitable for backyard flocks or families with children. They are also easily handled.
Active Foragers: They are intelligent and active chickens, known for their excellent foraging abilities, enjoying free-ranging and scratching for food. They can also be content in runs, adapting well to confinement.
Communicative: Welsummers can be quite vocal, described as talkers or communicative.
Not Overly Docile: While friendly, they aren't overly docile and may not enjoy being handled frequently, though they can be trained to eat from the hand.
Adaptable: They are adaptable to various climates, hardy in both cold and moderately warm weather, though roosters' combs can be susceptible to frostbite in very cold temperatures.