UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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

Welsummer chicken facts

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

Welsummer and Welsummer Bantams: Chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see some examples of Welsummer chickens.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Welsummer and Welsummer Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information - you may need to zoom in to see them all.

Map Icon Key:

• Red = Welsummers for sale

• Orange = Welsummers and Welsummer 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.