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Aloof ladies in their honey coloured attire.
We have been breeding our welsummers for a couple of seasons now and we are enjoying having them around. The hens are an attractive honey brown in colour and the roosters are not far off the classic farmyard cockerel. They are a fast feathering, quick growing breed and can be easily sexed around 6 weeks of age. We do not find them to be too friendly, rather on the aloof side. The welsummer was developed by a farmer in Welsum, Holland at the end of the 19th century. They are classified as a light breed and are good layers of brown eggs. In New Zealand they are classified as a rare breed. Please note we no longer keep this breed.
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We've used Appletons for a few years now and their communication and service is fantastic and are always very transparent in regards to laying times and what is going on at the farm when we may ask about specific eggs. We will continue to use their service for sure!!
24/01/2018 by Paul
I ordered before Christmas and had amazing service, as although the colour I wanted was out of stock, one was found and sent. Excellent service and quick delivery. Many thanks
22/01/2018 by Shelley
Very kind helpful efficient service. We asked if there was a video how to assemble, there is not but really not necessary as we managed and are really delighted with our Aviary for our three Fantail Doves. They have settled and are very pleased when you walk-in to clean their birdbath and top up feed etc! Thank you both very much.
21/01/2018 by Mirren
Delighted with my Chicken Fencing, very easy to erect and does a great job, as does the Easy Care Drinker. I haven’t used the Poultry Safeguard Concentrate yet but I’m sure it will be just as great
Thank you Appletons
17/01/2018 by carole
I placed an order for a product just before Christmas and the staff did all they could to make sure that it arrived as soon as possible. Thank you so much! Very happy with the product too:)
17/01/2018 by Susan
My chooks and I love the new Eglu Cube - easy to follow instructions, did need two of us. It looks good and the chooks really seem to love it and also great how easy it will be to clean!!
16/01/2018 by Nikki
This is the second chicken fence I have purchased. I now have one around the chickens house and one around the vege garden to protect it when the chickens are let out daily! Easy to put up and great on on the slopes. Terrific service again, thank you.
12/01/2018 by Chris
I ordered leg bands and they were dispatched quickly. As it was such a small order it would have been good to have had the option to have the items mailed to me as the courier cost more than the order! Very good service though.
20/12/2017 by Jackie
I was so pleased with my first purchase that I ended up buying a second Easy Care Drinker for the Girls. Highly recommended! Thanks again for the prompt delivery!
15/12/2017 by Angeline
Great service and an excellent product. All arrived very fast and was quick and easy.
14/12/2017 by Richie
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