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🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
Silver Laced Wyandotte
Also known as: Wyandotte
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyDual-Purposestandardcalm
4.2
Eggs/Week
220/yr
large
Egg Size
6.5 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.3 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
sometimes
Broodiness
Historical Origin
USA · 🇺🇸 American
The Silver Laced Wyandotte is an American heritage breed known for its stunning silver-and-black laced plumage and rose comb, which makes it exceptionally cold hardy. Calm and self-sufficient, they adapt well to confinement or free range. A beautiful and practical choice for northern climates.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of moderate and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Silver Laced Wyandotte) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.3 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 6.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 4.2 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorBrown
Egg Production4.2 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.3 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantNo
Noise Levelmoderate
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
cold-hardybeginner-friendlydual-purposebrown-eggsheritagedocile
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