Westphalian Chicken

Westphalian Chicken

The Westphalian chicken (German: Westfälischer Totleger) is old hardy landrace of chicken, which is more than 400 years old. It is a rare breed. As of 2009, only 301 roosters and 1353 hens were officially registered.
Name
Although German name "Tot" means "death" and "Leger" means nonsitters (hen which legs eggs), the real