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Wyandotte Chickens: Laced Breed Varieties and Egg Guide

Cream eggsDocile, Calm, Easy GoingCold hardyHeat hardy
245Eggs / year
In brief

Medium cream eggs, 5-6 lbs. at maturity, and a docile, calm, easy going temperament.

Breed specifications

Wyandottes at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Calm, Easy Going
Weight
5-6 lbs.
Eggs per year
245
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Cream
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Wyandotte was developed in New York state in the 1870s and was named for the indigenous Wyandotte people of North America. These birds are known for their elegant laced patterned feathers and are also great egg layers. Wyandottes are one of the most strikingly beautiful chickens to grace a backyard flock. They are quiet, easy to manage, and are one of the most winter-hardy of all breeds.

TemperamentWeightEggs per YearEgg SizeEgg ColorCold HardyHeat Hardy
Docile, Calm, Easy Going5-6 lbs.245MediumCreamYesYes
TemperamentDocile, Calm, Easy Going
Weight5-6 lbs.
Eggs per Year245
Egg SizeMedium
Egg ColorCream
Cold HardyYes
Heat HardyYes

Silver Laced Wyandotte

Silver Laced Wyandottes are one of the most striking breeds we offer. They have beautiful silver feathers with black lacing. As mature adults, they weigh five to six pounds, and hens lay approximately 245 medium cream-colored eggs. Chicks have unique feathering with black down feathers and white to yellow speckles on their bodies and around their faces.

Columbian Wyandotte

Columbian Wyandottes are another variation of Wyandotte. They have white feathers with black feathers on their hackles, wings, and tail. Adults weigh five to seven pounds at maturity. Hens lay approximately 200 medium cream eggs. The color of the baby chicks will vary from yellow to dark grey.

These lacy birds are very similar to their silver cousins, but with gold feathers and black lacing. They lay approximately 245 medium brown eggs and weigh five to six pounds as mature adults. Chicks have black down feathers with gold speckles.

Blue Laced Gold Wyandotte

We are so proud of this beautiful breed. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte will draw anyone’s attention, with their beautiful blue lacing. Adults weigh six to seven pounds and hens will lay approximately 200-medium cream colored eggs. Chicks have variations of brown and splash colored and no two will look alike. 

Blue Laced Red Wyandotte

 

Blue Wyandotte

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.

Lavender Wyandotte

Lavender Wyandottes are a stunning and gentle breed known for their unique lavender plumage and friendly personalities. With their soft, pastel lavender feathers and striking laced patterns, these birds are as lovely as they are unique. Lavender Wyandottes are known for their calm and docile nature, making them great companions for families and children. They are easy to handle and integrate well with other breeds. These hardy hens are reliable layers, producing medium-sized brown eggs throughout the year.

Varieties

Common questions

Wyandottes questions, answered

How many eggs do Wyandottes lay?

About 245 medium cream eggs per year.

How big do Wyandottes get?

Wyandottes weigh 5-6 lbs. at maturity.

What is the temperament of Wyandottes?

Docile, Calm, Easy Going.

Are Wyandottes cold and heat hardy?

Wyandottes are cold hardy and heat hardy.

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