BREED OF THE WEEK - VORWERK

The Vorwerk can be commonly mistaken with the chicken that inspired this rare breed- the Lakvender-both originating from Germany. They have a rugged attitude and are suited to northern temperate climates. Oskar Vorwerk in 1900 set out to introduce this breed as a mild-mannered, economical and practical bird of a darker colour to the Lakvender. Although, their personality can shift to be feisty and flighty. The Vorwerk is a broad well-rounded utility bird with wings tightly held to the body, they should have a single comb with up to 6 serrations with a red face, white ear lobes bright orange eyes. Their necks are covered with full hackle feathers and stand on grey legs with four-toed feet. The neck and tail should have pure black feathers and buff body feathers. These beautiful birds are alert and active suitable for domestic keepers, although, because they are listed as a rare breed, breeders are less likely to sell their best birds. Vorwerks lay cream coloured eggs and are descent layers of about 170 eggs a year and bantam sizes are available.

Summary:
- 170 cream tinted eggs PA
- Varieties- Black and Buff
- Character- Alert, Friendly and Rugged
- weight- Large male 2.8kg, Large female 2.3kg