White Leghorn Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Mediterranean Class
• Weights: Hen—–4 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——6 lbs
  Pullet—4 lbs
  Cockerel—-5 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Production
• Egg Shell Color: White
• Egg Production: 220-300 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large to Extra Large
• Temperament: Very Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Non Setter
• Mating Ratio: 12 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4 to 8 feet
• Country of Origin: Italy
•  APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1874.
• TLC: Recovering, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure White Leghorn since 1936