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Brown Egg Layers

Blue Wyandotte

Brown eggsFriendly, DocileCold hardy
165Eggs / year
In brief

Large brown eggs, 6 to 7 lb at maturity, and a friendly, docile temperament.

Breed specifications

Blue Wyandotte at a glance

Temperament
Friendly, Docile
Weight
6 to 7 lb
Eggs per year
165
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes

Blue Wyandottes have slate blue plumage that can sometimes be laced with shades of black. They have a rose comb and tend to be fast maturing. Blue Wyandottes are very good producers of brown eggs and a very cold hardy bird.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

More about Wyandottes

Common questions

Blue Wyandotte questions, answered

How many eggs does a Blue Wyandotte lay?

About 165 large brown eggs per year.

How big do Blue Wyandottes get?

Blue Wyandottes weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.

What is a Blue Wyandotte's temperament?

Friendly, Docile.

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