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Bielefelder
German auto-sexing giant.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
230
Egg size
extra large
Purpose
dual
Class
Continental
Size
large
Hen weight
7 lbs
Rooster weight
10 lbs
Temperament
calm, friendly, auto-sexing
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Germany
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
About the Bielefelder
Bielefelders are large, gentle German chickens that are auto-sexing at hatch and lay huge brown eggs.
Care tips
Easy keepers, great for families.
Color varieties
cuckoo partridge
Fun facts
- Auto-sexing — chicks sexed at hatch by color
- Lays extra large eggs