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Lakenvelders
Catalog Number   1-10 11-24 25-49 50 or more How Many
LAKS Straight Run $2.50 $2.44 $2.39 $2.35
LAKP Females $3.42 $3.33 $3.31 $3.20
LAKC Males $1.92 $1.87 $1.57 $1.49
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These are one of the most beautiful in appearance of any of our rare varieties with their striking black and white markings and slate colored legs. We are told that the word “Lakenvelder” when translated from the Dutch means “a shadow on a sheet”, a particularly descriptive name. They were bred extensively in Germany and Holland as long ago as the early 1800’s, but were not recognized here until the 1930’s. They are quite small when mature, 3 to 4 Ibs., and very quick and active, foraging widely if allowed to run. The skin is white and the breast unusually plump and round, almost like wild game birds. Hens lay white eggs and are non-setters. Baby chicks are mostly creamy white with a half collar of black on the neck and sprinkling of black on the head and back.
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My Lakenvelder rooster is by far the best rooster I have ever owned. He keeps order in my flock, protects my hens and is very gentle with them also. I have seen him catch grasshoppers and worms and proudly bring them to 'his' girls. We have several other roosters of differant breeds in the flock but he keeps order, if someone starts something, it is ended quickly just by his presance. If you want a good rooster to keep your girls happy and safe this is the breed for you.
 
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Depending on the weather and the chicken's size, they can drink 1-2 cups of water each day.
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