Westphalian Chicken rooster

The Westphalian Totleger, Westphalian  Chicken, or Westfälischer Totleger, is a very hardy and ancient breed of chicken whose provenance dates back more than 400 years. The name "Totleger" is a German term denoting the bird's remarkable laying abilities. And Westfälischer is the place from where the breed began to spread throughout Germany. Westphalian  Chicken Characteristics Westphalian Totlegers are found in 2 color varieties; Silver and gold, they have white earlobes and slate-blue legs. Roosters can weigh up to 3 kg, while hens reach 2.5 kg. It is closely related to the Ostfriesische Möwe and the Belgian Braekel chickens but differs…