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Blue Laced Red Wyandottes 6 Hatching Eggs

Blue Laced Red Wyandottes 6 Hatching Eggs

Regular price £27.99 GBP
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Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are a striking American breed of chicken known for their dual-purpose nature, being excellent layers and meat birds. They have a distinctive laced feather pattern, where dark blue or slate-blue lace outlines the edges of rich red or buff feathers, creating a visually captivating contrast. They are also known for their calm temperament and ability to thrive in various climates, making them a popular choice for both beginners and experienced keepers. 

Key characteristics: 

  • Appearance: Their most striking feature is the blue-laced feather pattern on a red background. 
  • Dual-Purpose: They are good layers of medium to large brown eggs and also provide good meat. 
  • Temperament: They are generally calm, friendly, and docile, making them good pets. 
  • Hardiness: They are adaptable to different climates and can thrive in both confinement and free-range environments. 
  • Other features: They are large-sized, and have a short, deep body. 
  •  Wyandottes are a visually appealing and versatile breed that is known for its calm temperament, good egg production, and ability to thrive in various conditions
  • Blue Laced Wyandotte hens typically lay around 200 eggs per year. They are known for their good egg production and are considered a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both eggs and meat. The eggs are medium-sized and brown

History and Development: The Wyandotte breed was developed in the 1870s in the United States, with the Blue Laced Red variety being a specific colour variation. They were developed with the goal of creating a dual-purpose fowl that could be kept for both eggs and meat, while also possessing the laced feather pattern. 

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