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Mediterranean · Italy
Gallus gallus domesticus
White Leghorn
Also known as: Leghorn
Heat Tolerantstandardactive
5.8
Eggs/Week
300/yr
large
Egg Size
4.5 lbs
Weight
4 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.25 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
rarely
Broodiness
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)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorWhite
Egg Production5.8 eggs/week
Space Required4 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.25 lbs/bird
Cold HardyNo
Heat TolerantYes
Noise Levelloud
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyNo
Dual-PurposeEggs only
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