Wyandottes
Calm, Friendly, Quiet
Recognized Color Varieties
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Silver Laced
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Golden Laced
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White
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Black
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Buff
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Partridge
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Silver Pencilled
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Columbian
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Blue
Breed Traits
Wyandottes are a classic American heritage breed, loved for their striking feather patterns, dependable egg production, and calm personalities. No matter the color variety, Wyandottes share the same key traits: they lay about 180–260 medium to large brown eggs per year, are cold-hardy, and adapt well to both free-range and confined backyard setups. Their rounded bodies, small rose combs, and dense plumage make them well-suited to colder climates, while their quiet, steady nature makes them a great fit for family flocks and mixed-breed coops.
Whether you choose the intricate lacing of Silver Laced, Golden Laced, or Partridge, the bold contrast of Columbian, or the clean elegance of White Wyandottes, each variety offers the same reliable temperament and productivity. With their mix of beauty, utility, and easygoing temperament, Wyandottes are an excellent choice for small-scale keepers who want chickens that are as enjoyable to look at as they are to raise.
Breed History
A Silver Laced variety was the first of the Wyandottes to be bred in the state of New York where it won acclaim as the “American Sebright”, a reference to the beautiful feather pattern of a true bantam breed, the Sebright. In 1883 the bird was accepted to the American Poultry Association under the name Silver Laced Wyandotte, and were followed closely afterwards by other striking color variations.
Quick Facts
Peak Egg Production
Good: Approx 200
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Brown
Tolerant of Confinement
Yes
Cold Hardy
Yes
Heat Tolerant
No
Broody
Yes
American Poultry Association
American
