Have you ever heard of this breed? If you own chickens then you probably have heard of this breed because it is very popular. So today I am going to tell you all about the white leghorn!
About the breed
There is a good reason why this breed is super popular. They lay around 280-300 white eggs a year, making them excellent layers! White Leghorns begin laying when they are 4-5 months old. If you are wanting to know about some of the earliest producing breeds then read about them here.
White leghorns are often crossed with other breeds. I have one of the crosses called a Prairie Bluebell Egger, it is a cross between the White Leghorn and an Araucana! White Leghorns have a very fun personality, so if you are wanting a silly chicken then be sure to add this breed to your list. They are super active birds which makes them great free-rangers! So if you have a free-range flock then this breed would make the perfect addition.
If you have this breed then let me know in the comments what your opinion is!
The 1912 Homestead 