UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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 Bielefelder chickens.

Bielefelder chicken facts

Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin: Germany
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Moderate
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Poor-exceptional (depends on comb size)
Heat tolerance: Poor-moderate
Predator evasion:  Moderate
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: Moderate

Bielefelder chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Bielefelder roosters, hens and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Bielefelder chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

Map Icon Key:

• Red = Bielefelders for Sale

• Orange = Bielefelders & Silver Bielefelders for Sale*

*A rare Silver variety is offered by Spring Creek Heritage Farms in Washington.

You can see Silver Bielefelder show birds in the video below.

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.