2024年5月19日 · Vorwerk chickens are a unique and special breed known for their striking appearance and good egg-laying capabilities. They are used as a dual-purpose chicken breed. Originating from Germany, these chickens are easily recognizable by their beautiful black and gold plumage. Vorwerk chickens also exist in white and golden-buff varieties.

Vorwerks are a dual-purpose chicken suitable for both meat and egg production. Standard size males weigh 2.5–3.2 kilos (5.5–7.5 pounds), and females weigh 2–2.5 kilos (4.5–5.5 pounds). The European bantam standards are different from the US standards, which is understandable as they were produced using different breeds.

2015年4月21日 · Hen: 680 g. Colour: Black head, hackles and tail. Buff body and wings. Useful to Know: Vorwerks are alert and active and generally docile, suitable for novices. They can fly reasonably well. Quick to mature and economical with food if allowed to forage, spare males can be used as a more ‘traditional’ table bird. Photo: Vorwerk female ...

2024年8月26日 · Vorwerk chicken is a dual purpose rare breed originating in Germany. The breed was named after the breeder, Oskar Vorwerk. It was his intention to develop an attractive chicken breed that was easy to raise and was a good layer and a good sized meat producer.

2022年6月21日 · Vorwerk chickens are a German breed with a beautiful black-on-gold pattern. Next to the large fowl, there is also a Bantam version with a European strain and a separate US variety. Let’s have a closer look. A Vorwerk chicken looks like a Lakenvelder, but the ground color of the bird is brown instead of white.

Hens: lack of black in neck or tail, and undue spangling in body feathers. Standards cited from the British Poultry Association breed standards of perfection for Vorwerks. Sources: http://www.sv-vorwerk.de/

2024年1月24日 · Vorwerk hens are renowned for their commendable egg-laying capacity, making them an ideal choice for those who value a steady supply of fresh eggs. A healthy Vorwerk hen can produce approximately 160 to 200 eggs per year.

2022年4月13日 · The Vorwerk chicken is a breed originating from Hamburg, Germany. The bird was developed by German breeder Oskar Vorwerk, who gave the breed its name. His intention was to develop an attractive breed of chicken that would be easy to breed and would be a good-sized dual-purpose bird.

2024年3月19日 · The Vorwerk chicken breed is known for its unique appearance and attractive belted markings. Originating from Hamburg, Germany, Vorwerk chickens were developed to be utility birds with good egg production and meat qualities. Vorwerk chickens have a generally docile temperament, making them suitable for novice chicken keepers.

2024年3月3日 · Vorwerk chickens: Stunning beauty meets friendly personality and dual-purpose ability. Learn how to breed and care for such rare feathered flocks. Skip to content