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Mediterranean · Italy

Gallus gallus domesticus

White Leghorn

Also known as: Leghorn

5.8 eggs/wk·White eggs·4.5 lbs

Heat Tolerantstandardactive

Historical Origin

Italy · Mediterranean

The White Leghorn is the world's premier white egg layer, prized for exceptional feed-to-egg efficiency. Active and alert, they prefer free-ranging and can be flighty in small spaces. Best suited for experienced keepers with room to roam.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as active with a noise level of loud and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: rarely.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (White Leghorn) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.25 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 4.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 5.8 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."