Beekeeping, Gardening and Quilting in Eastern Wake County, North Carolina









Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Lakenvelder

Who would have known this - well, not me . . . .

Lakenvelder cattle from the Netherlands like the chickens. Similar to our Belted Galloways that are famous at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro. http://www.fearrington.com/ And we have some right down the road from the house - I call them "Oreo" cows.


The dutch birds (chickens) are thought to be named after the town of Lakenvelt, but they were developed in Germany. So they are good egg laying hens, a little flighty, and have a "Type A" personality for a chicken!