The Wyandotte is a handsome American dual-purpose breed from the 1870s, first appearing in its striking silver-laced pattern and later in many others. Its heavy body and neat rose comb make it exceptionally cold-hardy and frostbite-resistant, and hens are dependable layers of large brown eggs. Calm, easygoing and friendly, Wyandottes tolerate confinement well and make a reliable family flock bird. All-round hardiness and good looks make them a favorite for beginners and homesteaders alike.
Beginner friendly
Good with kids
Cold hardy
Broody
Egg colorBrown
Egg production200–240 / year
TemperamentDocile
BroodinessOccasional
ClimateCold hardy
PurposeEggs, Meat
Weight
Large fowl (Standard size)
Hen6.5 lb
Rooster8.5 lb
Bantam (Miniature size)
Hen1.6 lb
Rooster1.9 lb
How to spot it
CombRose
Rose comb, low and flat with a short backward spike
Earlobes
Red
Legs & feet
Clean yellow legs, four toes
Look for
A round, curvy body with each feather outlined in a dark lace edge, and a rose comb instead of a single one
Ancestry
How this breed was developed. Historical records, not crosses to make today.
Rose
Bielefelder
Chantecler
