Amazing eye candy delivering tasty eggs. Golden Laced Barnevelders deliver breathtaking beauty, hearty eggs, and a lovable personality that fits seamlessly into family life. They’re stunning showpieces in the yard, like walking works of art, while still being dependable egg layers that gift charming speckled brown eggs. Their calm nature makes them easy to enjoy as pets, and their love of foraging helps cut down on feed costs while keeping them happy and active. These ladies bring both style and substance to the flock, making them one of the most fashionable yet functional breeds you can raise.
Feather Colors
The black feathers can capture reflections of beetle-green and purple in the sunshine, while the double-laced golden pattern creates a dramatic, almost jewel-like appearance. This intricate feather design not only dazzles in the sunlight but also camouflages well under brush while they free range. Barnevelder feathers are so prized for their beauty that they’ve been sought after by fashion designers and artisans around the world.
Egg Gifting
Gifts 3–4 large brown eggs per week. Many eggs present charming speckles with a copper tint, adding a unique touch of personality and warmth. In addition to enhancing the beauty of your flock, Barnevelders truly earn their keep with a steady supply of these specialty eggs.
Personality
Barnevelders are winter-hardy, gentle, and friendly. They’re easy to handle, making them an excellent choice for families and backyard keepers. Roosters are even known to help out with raising chicks.
These ladies thrive best when given room to roam and forage. With at least 10 square feet per bird (though 40+ makes them happiest), they’ll happily spend their days scratching, pecking, and even helping turn compost. Their natural foraging instincts also mean less dependence on feed. Though not strong fliers, they’re very alert and excel at predator detection, making them a smart and self-reliant breed.
History
Barnevelders take their name from the town of Barneveld in the Netherlands, where they were first developed around 1865. Farmers sought a hen that laid rich brown eggs with strong shells that offered a longer shelf life. By crossing local Dutch chickens with Asiatic breeds like the Brahma and Langshan, and later introducing breeds such as the Buff Orpington, the Golden Double Laced Barnevelder emerged.
By the early 1900s, Barnevelders had gained recognition across Europe and beyond, with their exquisite double-laced feather design setting the standard. Today, the Golden Double Laced variety remains the only APA-recognized type, though silver and blue varieties exist and are highly prized by backyard fanciers.
Sexing Method:
Vent sexing as a day-old is the most common method for standard sized breeds. Accuracy averages around 85–90%, which means there’s always a small chance of “surprise roosters.” The industry standard is to sell “female chicks” or pullets; even though 10–15% end up being accidental boys. Since many communities have ordinances against keeping roosters, we decide to be different!
While hatcheries and feedstores stop at the industry standard, we go further because we care. If your “female coverage” chick grows into a rooster, we will give that boy a free home and provide a store credit for the original purchase price with healthy return of the rooster. This way, your family is not left with the hardship of a city ordinance issue. For families who want zero risk of rooster surprises an heartbreak, we also offer DNA sexing services. DNA is the only truly accurate method, but is a bigger investment, costing about 3x more than a female-covered chick. The choice is yours. We’re here to make sure your flock is the perfect fit for your family.
Chick: Golden Laced Barnevelder
Scheduling – Order Pick-Up Commitment
Standard Pick-Up Times
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Book a Special accommodation appointment
Placing an order is your commitment to pick up your order based as described below:
Available Now Orders
Chickens (already hatched): Must be picked up within 6 days of purchase. Pick-up during standard times or by booking a special accommodation appointment.
Puppies & Kittens: “Go home” dates will be listed at purchase. You may also book an earlier pick-up appointment if available.
Feed & Supplies: Must be picked up within 1 year of purchase. Pick up at your convenience during standard pick-up times or book a special accommodation appointment.
Pre-Orders
A pre-order indicates the estimated month your animals will be ready for pick-up.
Once notified your order is ready, you must pick up within 6 days of notification (any time during the month it becomes available).
Notifications are sent via text to the number provided at checkout.
👉 At checkout, please verify that your phone number is accurate and that it can receive text messages.
DNA-Sexed Orders
DNA-sexed chicks must be picked up within 6 days of notification.
We are unable to extend free boarding.
If not picked up within 6 days, the order will be forfeited.
The DNA testing fee deposit is non-refundable, but store credit (minus the testing fee per bird) will be issued.
Order Abandonment
Placing an order is a commitment to being available for pick-up within the stated timeframe.
Refunds are not provided. Instead, store credit is issued for a future order.
Store credit is valid for up to 3 years from the date issued (per Colorado law).
Disclosure Statement (Colorado Law Compliance)
By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
No Refund Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not available for abandoned, forfeited, or canceled orders. Store credit may be issued as described above.
Store Credit Validity: Store credit is valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issuance, after which it may be considered abandoned property under Colorado law.
Customer Responsibility: Customers are responsible for timely pick-up within the stated windows (including the 1-year deadline for feed & supplies) and for providing accurate contact information. Please confirm at checkout that your phone number is correct and able to receive text messages.
Health & Welfare: Once animals or supplies are picked up, the customer assumes all responsibility for their current and future health and care.