White Leghorn Chicken: Eggs, Temperament and Care

At a glance

• Eggs: 4–6 large white eggs per week (white eggs)
• Temperament: Active, alert and flighty
• Climate: Very heat tolerant
• Size: 4–5 lb

Pros and cons

Pros: Prolific layer, very efficient feed-to-egg ratio

Cons: Flighty, not cuddly, can be noisy

Is the White Leghorn right for your flock?

The White Leghorn is active, alert and flighty. With 4–6 large white eggs per week, it is prolific layer, very efficient feed-to-egg ratio. The main trade-off: flighty, not cuddly, can be noisy.

Recommended supplies

• Chicken coop
• Hanging feeder
• Waterer
• Layer feed
• Nesting boxes

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