{"product_id":"bielefelder-started-young-pullets-copy-1","title":"Bielefelder Started Young Pullets (Available Now)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBielefelder \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKennhuhn, new breed to our farm this year.   \u003c\/span\u003eThe gentle giant of the chicken world was developed in the 1970s in the area of Bielefeld, Germany by Gerd Roth.  This breed is a dual-purpose bird, fast growing with a large meaty carcass, roosters can weigh 10 to 12 pounds.  Hens can lay up to 200 large brown eggs per year.  Despite their large size the Bielefelder is a very gentle, non-aggressive bird.  Another great attribute of the Bielefelder is the fact that the chicks can be easily auto sexed at hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir color pattern is crele or cuckoo red partridge.  They're listed as a cold hearty breed and should produce eggs even in cold temperatures.  This is our first year with the breed, so time will tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far, I'm totally impressed with this beautiful bird and their docile, friendly disposition.  I recently combined some older hens with younger pullets, which is usually not a good idea, however it worked out marvelously.  No pecking and no bullying.  I have 2 roosters in my breeding pen, and they live in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePullets are shipped out around 5 to 6 weeks of age. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded in the shipping cost is a box required by the Post Office along with the express mail fee.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chicken Scratch Poultry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53344750534970,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7919\/6218\/files\/Bielefelder1_e83c96ca-840f-4613-ac87-cd3954a2cdb0.jpg?v=1698280193","url":"https:\/\/chickenscratchpoultry.com\/products\/bielefelder-started-young-pullets-copy-1","provider":"Chicken Scratch Poultry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}