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Brown Egg Layers

Columbian Wyandotte

Cream eggsDocile, CalmCold hardyHeat hardy
200Eggs / year
In brief

Medium cream eggs, 7 to 8 lb at maturity, and a docile, calm temperament.

Breed specifications

Columbian Wyandotte at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Calm
Weight
7 to 8 lb
Eggs per year
200
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Cream
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

These Columbian Wyandottes are not all show with their elegantly patterned feathers, they make great egg layers too! Wyandottes are one of the most strikingly beautiful chickens to grace a backyard flock. They were developed in New York, have a quiet temperament, and are one of the most winter-hardy breeds.

Fun fact: Medium cream eggs.

More about Wyandottes

Common questions

Columbian Wyandotte questions, answered

How many eggs does a Columbian Wyandotte lay?

About 200 medium cream eggs per year.

How big do Columbian Wyandottes get?

Columbian Wyandottes weigh 7 to 8 lb at maturity.

What is a Columbian Wyandotte's temperament?

Docile, Calm.

Is the Columbian Wyandotte cold and heat hardy?

The Columbian Wyandotte is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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