Barnevelder chicken hatcheries and breeders
UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.
In this post, you’ll learn where you can find the different varieties of Barnevelders and Barnevelder Bantam chickens.
Barnevelder chicken facts
Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin: Holland
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Low-moderate
Meat production: Moderate-good
Cold tolerance: Poor-exceptional (depends on comb size)
Heat tolerance: Moderate-good
Predator evasion: Good
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile to friendly
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: Moderate-high
To learn everything you need to know to decide if Barnevelder chickens are right for you, check out my article, Considering Barnevelder chickens? The 19 things you must know first.
Barnevelder and Barnevelder Bantam chickens: Hatcheries and breeders
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Barnevelder or Barnevelder Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Map Icon Key:
Red = Barnevelders for sale
Orange = Barnevelder & Barnevelder Bantams for Sale
Barnevelder chicken hatcheries and breeders by variety
The map above shows all Barnevelder varieties for sale. Click on the links below to find where you can buy a particular Barnevelder variety.
Double Laced (also known as Golden, Partridge)
By far, the most common type of Barnevelder in the U.S. is the Double Laced variety. If you see a hatchery or breeder selling “Barnevelders,” and they do not specify a variety, they are selling the Double Laced variety.
Blue/Black/Splash and Blue Laced Barnevelder chicken hatcheries and breeders
In the video below, you can see an example of a Blue Laced Barnevelder rooster and hen.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Blue/Black/Splash and Blue Laced Barnevelder chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Map Icon Key:
Red = Blue/Black Splash Barnevelders for Sale*
Orange = Blue Laced Barnevelders for Sale*
*Some hatcheries and breeders selling “Blue” chickens will actually give you a mix of Blue, Black and Splash chicks. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more about the color varieties they offer. Read their fine print.
Double Laced Barnevelder chicken hatcheries and breeders
The Double Laced Barnevelder variety is also known as:
Double Laced Partridge
Golden
Golden Double Laced
And in the U.S., the Double Laced variety is more commonly referred to as just “Barnevelder.”
Check out the video slideshow below to see some examples of Double Laced Barnevelder hens, roosters and chicks.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Double Laced Barnevelder chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Silver Double Laced Barnevelder chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video slideshow below to see some examples of Silver Doubled Laced Barnevelder chickens.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Silver Doubled Laced Barnevelder chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Map Icon Key:
Red = Silver Double Laced Barnevelders for Sale
Orange = Silver Double Laced Barnevelder Bantams for Sale
Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.