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Vorwerk
German buff-bodied bird with black head.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
cream tinted
Eggs / year
170
Egg size
medium
Purpose
dual
Class
Continental
Size
medium
Hen weight
5 lbs
Rooster weight
6.5 lbs
Temperament
active, friendly, hardy
Noise level
moderate
Origin
Germany
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Vorwerk
Vorwerks were developed in Germany in 1900, with a striking buff body and black head and tail.
Care tips
Hardy and easy keepers; great free rangers.
Color varieties
buff with black head and tail
Fun facts
- Nearly went extinct in WW2
- Named after breeder Oskar Vorwerk