Lakenvelder
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
The name 'Lakenvelder' translates as 'shadow on a white field' — referring to the striking contrast of their black hackle and tail against the white body plumage, like a black silhouette on a snowy landscape.
A sharply two-toned breed from the border region between the Netherlands and Germany, with pure white body plumage contrasting with jet-black head, neck hackle, and tail — described as 'shadow on a sheet' (shadow on a linen cloth). Lakenvelders are active, light-bodied layers of medium white eggs and impressive free-range foragers. The breed nearly disappeared in the 20th century and remains rare today, maintained by dedicated breeders across continental Europe.
🏷️ Race
Lakenvelder
💭 Tempérament
Active, flighty, alert, hardy, excellent forager
📏 Taille
Small-Medium (1.8-2.3 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
5-8 years
🎨 Couleurs
White body with black head, hackle and tail
🌍 Origine
Netherlands/Germany — Lakerveld area; documented from 1835
🏠 Habitat
Free-range or large garden; dislikes confinement
🍽️ Alimentation
Layer pellets; thrives foraging on pasture and farmland
🎯 Usage
Egg
🥚 Couleur des œufs
White
👑 Type de crête
Single
🏅 Classe EE
Large Fowl