Vorwerk chicken rooster

The Vorwerk chicken is a breed originating from Hamburg, Germany. The bird was developed by German breeder Oskar Vorwerk, who gave the breed its name. His intention was to develop an attractive breed of chicken that would be easy to breed and would be a good-sized dual-purpose bird. Vorwerk Chicken Characteristics Vorwerks are attractive birds with a single, bright red crest, white earlobes, and slate-blue legs. He has a broad back, a deep and well-rounded chest. The head of the chickens is wide, and the face is well feathered. Standard roosters weigh around 2.5 to 3 kg, while hens between…