Looking to add one of Europe's most unique heritage breeds to your flock?
We have fertile **Silver and Golden Deathlayer (Westfälischer Totleger) hatching eggs** available from our carefully selected breeding flock at Chickenbach Farm near Bertram, Texas. One hen and rooster are Golden, one silver male and a few silver hens are all in the same pen, so currently your chicks will be luck of the draw one color outcome.
Deathlayers are a historic German breed prized for their beauty, hardiness, and remarkable egg production. Unlike many laying breeds that slow down after a few years, healthy Deathlayers are known for continuing to lay eggs for much of their lives—earning them the name "Deathlayer."
Our breeding flock is:
* NPIP Certified (#4766)
* Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
* Healthy, active, and selectively bred
* Fed a high-quality breeder diet to promote fertility and strong hatchability
About the breed:
* Excellent layers with the potential to produce 200–250+ white eggs per year
* Calm, active birds that do well in free-range or backyard flocks
* Beautiful silver and golden feather patterns
* Cold hardy and excellent for small farms and homesteads
* A relatively rare breed that is becoming increasingly popular with poultry enthusiasts
**Egg Details**
* Freshly collected
* Carefully stored under ideal conditions
* Pickup available in Bertram, TX
* Shipping may be available depending on availability and weather
Please remember that hatch rates depend on incubation practices and handling after the eggs leave our farm, so hatchability cannot be guaranteed.
If you're interested, send us a message with how many eggs you're're looking for and whether you plan to pick up or have them shipped.