The Welsummer is a breed from Holland, they lay a large, dark, terracotta-brown egg with spots and dots. Some can be small spots and some can be larger splashes of color on the eggs. Welsummers are a very calm, friendly bird and a favorite on the farm. This is the breed that isthe Corn Flakes rooster "Cornelius".  A hen will lay the same egg pattern throughout her life. The Welsummer hens are a very beautiful shimmery golden color. 3-5 M/L eggs weekly in season. Hardy in all climates.