![]() ![]() Silver Wyandottes will start laying anytime after 18 weeks or so.Īs for broodiness they are seldom broody however some strains can be broody (it is luck of the draw). This breed is known to lay lots of cream or light brown eggs – expect around 4 each week. They are not cuddly or a lap chicken by any means, but they do enjoy some human company and treats. This assertiveness places them mid to upper levels in the pecking order. However they do not tolerate any nonsense from other birds and will put them firmly in their place. In fact even the roosters are known for being gentle and non-aggressive. However they just like to stick with their own kind. Overall the Silver Laced Wyandotte has a calm and steady demeanor rarely getting excited or flustered about anything.Īs they keep their own breed they sometimes appear aloof. This is a placid and steady bird that is not known for flightiness and will rarely fly. They do enjoy foraging and the exercise of patrolling the yard helps to keep them fit and active. You will most commonly find these chickens grouped together with their own kind – they are somewhat indifferent to other chickens. They seem to shrug off the cold well and with their rose comb rarely get frostbite. Often described as dependable, easy going and cold hardy, this bird was bred with the northern winters in mind. What Is It Like To Own A Silver Wyandotte? Whilst there are nine recognized Wyandotte varieties the Silver Laced should have silver and white feathers only. There is a bantam sized Wyandotte too that weighs 3–3¾lb. Ladies tend to way around 6.5lb and Roosters come in at 8.5lb. ![]() They are considered a large standard bird. However sometimes a rooster will be born with hen feathering – this means he will have feathers that are the color and shape of the hen bird. The male hackles and sickles will be noticeably different. The Wyandotte is a yellow skinned bird, their shanks are yellow and should be clean of feathers with four toes to each foot. Their feathers are slightly tight and in the silver laced bird the feathers are black edged giving the appearance of lacing. The beak is stout, well curved and horn colored and their eyes are reddish bay. The Silver Laced Wyandotte is a compact and robust chicken that is quite wide.Ī Wyandotte’s head is broad and crowned with a rose comb. The Wyandotte is a large bodied bird, like the Brahma.įrom the side view they almost look plump! The name Wyandotte came about as a tribute to the Wendat or Wyandotte Indian people who had befriended and assisted the white settlers of the area when they first arrived.Īlthough they had an extinction scare back in the mid 1900s, these days the Wyandotte is thriving and is well suited to backyard life as a quiet, hard-working and beautiful chicken. There are over 9 varieties of Wyandottes, however the Silver Laced was the first of the Wyandottes to appear and was closely followed by the Gold Laced variety. They are best described as vigorous, calm and self-sufficient. This means not only do they perform well in egg laying but they also make a respectable table fowl too. Wyandottes are a hardy dual purpose breed. However these chickens are so much more than just eye candy. ![]() They have beautiful silver and white feathers that are delicately laced with black. The Silver Laced Wyandotte is one of the prettiest chickens around. ![]()
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