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BARNEVELDER
History: The Barnevelder was produced in Barneveld, Holland, just prior to the First World War. They were imported into Britain in about 1921. At first the markings were mixed, some double laced, some single, while the majority followed a partridge pattern. Two varieties were standardised – double laced and partridge, with the double laced being the most popular today. They are well known for their beautiful dark brown eggs.
Characteristics: These birds are alert and upright with the appearance in profile of a concave back line. Their wings are short, carried high and their tails are full. They have a smallish head, smooth face and a single upright comb. The shanks and feet are feather-free. A placid, good egg layer and a good sitter.
Colours: The most popular colour is called Double Laced although they are standardised in Black, Partridge and Silver.
At The Garden Hen, we keep the double laced variety which has black/beetle green hackle feathering and the breast, saddle, back and thighs are red/brown, each feather with defined glossy black outer lacing. The quill undercolour is slate.
Why do we keep Barnevelders at The Garden Hen? They are one of the best winter layers of dark brown eggs.
 
Cockerel Hen
Eggs: Brown, 180 per annum
Classification: Heavy/soft feather
Weight: Male 3.20 – 3.60 kg (7-8 lb), Female 2.70 – 3.20 kg (6-7 lb)
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