The striking laced plumage of wyandottes is easily recognized by most people who are aware of pure breeds of poultry. Gold or Silver laced wyandotte chickens are attractive with their beautiful feathers, rose comb, yellow/orange leg and beak colour. We are breeding gold laced & silver laced wyandotte chickens. They are a great backyard chicken. Click here to see current stock.
- Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
- Size: Medium 2-3.5 kg
- Rarity: Common
- Purpose: Dual (Eggs & Meat)
- Temperament: Friendly and quiet
- Egg Colour: cream and tinted eggs 180-200 eggs per year.
- Laying Ability: average
White, Gold Laced and Silver Laced are the most common Wyandottes in Australia. The Wyandotte can also be black, buff & columbian in colour. The Wyandotte originated in America in the 1800.
Chick ID: chicks are predominately black & brown headed or black & white. As they feather wings tips start to lace.
EGG FACTS
- Egg Laying: good – mainly winter & summer. Wyandottes lay a large egg and can tend to be broody but make good mothers.
- Egg Colour: Cream to brown but vary in colour from light to medium brown.
- Egg Size: Medium to Large
FEATURES
- Feathered Legs: No
- Comb Type: Rose
- Appearance: yellow skin and legs
- more information can be found at the Wyandotte Club of Australia
BACKYARD BEHAVIOUR
- Hardy in Winter:
- Especially Docile:
- Setter/Broody: Yes, make good mothers
- Personality: Smart and docile. They are not overly affectionate and like to free range about your yard. They are very pretty.
- Family Friendly