Wyandotte

It is easy to spot the Wyandotte, with its unmistakably round shape. A docile and friendly bird, this breed is particularly popular throughout the United States and Europe. The Wyandotte's profuse, puffy feathers give a soft, downy look.

PRIMARY USE: eggs and meat

TEMPERAMENT: alert, docile

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Black, Blue, Buff, Buff Columbian, Columbian, Golden Laced, Partridge, Silver Laced, Silver Pencilled, Buff Columbian, Black Breasted Red, Blue Red, Lemon Blue, Barred, Brown Red, and Birchen

EGG PRODUCTION: good

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: brown, tan

HEN WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 8 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes