Wyandottes are a favorite amongst backyard flock owners for their dependable egg laying, easygoing nature, hardiness, and the great variety of beautiful feather patterns such as. Silver Penciled, Golden Laced, Blue, Columbian and white Wyandottes are all rather rare.
(Origins/History)
Class: American
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Heavy ( 7-8 lbs )
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Dual
Recognized Varieties: Silver Laced, Gold Laced,
White, Black, Buff, Partridge, Silver Penciled,
Columbian, Blue, Red, Barred & Others.
(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy in Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Bears Well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: Generally easygoing
with a tendency toward domination
(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Rose Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4
(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Very Good ( 4/wk )
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large
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