Leghorn

Remarkably hardy and adoptable, the Leghorn has long established itself as a superior laying breed, capable of putting out 270+ eggs per year. The White Leghorn reigns as the top commercial laying fowl worldwide. Quick to reach maturity, the Leghorn begins laying early and rarely lets up. It is classified as a large, soft feather breed, and birds have a flighty personality.

PRIMARY USE: eggs

TEMPERAMENT: nervous, flighty

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Single Comb Red, Rose Comb Buff, Single Comb Silver, Rose Comb Silver, Rose Comb Light Brown, Single Comb Dark Brown, Single Comb White, Single Comb Light Brown, Single Comb Black Tailed Red, Rose Comb White,

Single Comb Barred, Rose Comb Black, Single Comb Black, Single Comb Golden,

Single Comb Columbian

EGG PRODUCTION: excellent

EGG SIZE: medium-large

EGG COLOR: white

HEN WEIGHT: 5 1/2 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 7 1/2 lbs.

BROODY: not usually

COLD HARDY: yes