Origins: The Holland was developed on the East coast, in New Jersey, United States despite the name. In the mid-1930’s there was a demand for white eggs, since they were thought to be more or a delicacy. During this time there were a lot of dual-purpose fowl, however, most only laid light brown eggs. Breeders developed a dual-purpose bird that laid white eggs. The Holland was developed from fowl imported from Holland and the White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire and the Lamone. The Holland was recognized by the APA in 1949.