Wyandotte Chicken breed is one of the prettiest and good looking breeds of the poultry world. They were originated in the U.S. in the 1870’s. Wyandotte chickens are not a pure breed. They were made of mostly Sebrights and Cochins, experts agree that Brahmas and Spangled Hamburgs were used in making the breed. Wyandottes are dual purpose chicken breed and are good layers. They are very hardy, productive birds and lay right through the winter. They can tolerate low temperature and survive in the winter. Their striking and contrasting plumage make them a particular standout in the flock. Wyandotte chickens come with different color variety. But the Silver Laced variety is the most common and very popular variety. And Silver Laced Wyandottes are the original variety of the breed. Wyandottes usually have a white ring of feathers around their neck. This chicken breed is docile and hens are devoted mothers.
Physical Appearance
Wyandotte chickens are medium sized birds with quite long clean legs and a rose comb. Their legs are yellow. The feathers of this chicken breed are broad and loosely fitting. The area around the vent is very fluffy. Their feathering is often laced and always glamorous. There are a total of 17 known colors, including the most common silver laced, golden laced, buff, black, partridge, silver pencilled, lavender, blue laced, pure white etc. Their comb and wattles are deep and glorious red. On an average, a Wyandotte male weights around 8.5 lbs and a female weights around 6 lbs.
Behavior/Temperament
Wyandotte chicken is a very easygoing and gentle bird. But they have a tendency toward dominating other birds in the flock and have strong personalities. They prefer to free range and are good foragers. Wyandotte chickens are little bit noisy. Hens incubate eggs and are good mothers. They are very energetic and it’s really fun to have some Wyandottes around.
Breed Profile
See details of Wyandotte Chicken Breed below.
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Wyandotte Chicken | Breed Profile |
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| Breed Name | Wyandotte |
| Breed Purpose | Dual Purpose |
| Breed Temperament | Bears Confinement Well, Calm, Docile, Easily Handled, Friendly, Quiet |
| Breed Size | Medium/Heavy (6-8 lbs) |
| Broodiness | Yes (Frequent) |
| Comb | Rose Comb |
| Climate Tolerance | Cold (Hardy in Winter) |
| Egg Color | Brown |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Egg Productivity | Medium (around 200 eggs per year) |
| Feathered Legs | No (Clean Yellow Colored Legs) |
| Rarity | Common |
| Varieties | Silver laced, golden laced, buff, black, partridge, silver pencilled, lavender, blue laced, pure white etc. |
The Good
- Good egg layer
- Friendly
- Cold hardy
- Easy to care
- Great mother
- Very beautiful
- Amazing colorful feathers
- Like to play around
- Gentle
- Good for dual purpose
The Bad
Wyandotte chickens are a bit noisy. Not everyone likes the sound of chickens. So, it can be a problem if you live in urban areas.
Is Wyandotte Good for You?
Yes, Wyandotte chickens are good for you if you…….
- Want to raise dual purpose chicken breed.
- Like birds with colorful and beautiful feathers.
- Have some land and time to raise some chickens.
- Want to produce some fresh eggs by your own.
- Want to have fresh chicken meat.
- Want to incubate eggs and take care of the chicks by your own chickens.
- Love to have some chickens as pets.
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