Vorwerk

The Vorwerk is a breed of chicken originating in Germany. Though it is unrelated to the German company which produces the Vorwerk vacuum cleaner, it is the only chicken to share its name with a brand of household appliance. A rare fowl, it has distinctive black-and-gold plumage.
Vorwerks are a dual-purpose chicken suitable for both meat and egg production. Vorwerk hens are good layers of cream-colored eggs, and will produce approximately 170 in a year.
Vorwerks are hardy, adaptable birds with economical appetites.

Primary use: dual-purpose meat/eggs

Egg production (annual): 170

Egg size: Small

Temperament: Alert, Active

Egg color: Cream