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The
Wyandotte is an American breed. Silver Laced Wyandottes were developed
in New York State in the early 1870s and were admitted into the standard
in 1883, these were the parent variety of the Wyandotte family. The other
varieties accepted in the American Standard of Perfection are the Golden
Laced, White, Black, Buff, Columbian, Partridge and Silver
There are at least 17 varieties~ we only have the white as this is the only utility strain available.
Layers of good-sized brown eggs and reaching a weight in the males of 8 1/2 pounds, Wyandottes are good dual purpose birds, the boys being quite meaty. The typical rose comb is low and tight to the head. The texture of the feathers
is important in Wyandottes. This is especially true in the White Breed.
Broad feathers and smooth fitting plumage are necessary to preserve the
characteristic of formed curved lines in the true Wyandotte.
They grow very quickly, and reach near full size around 15 weeks. They come into lay around 25 weeks, and lay good sized eggs right away. WE TAKE ORDERS AS OUR BIRDS ARE OFTEN BOOKED BEFORE REACHING
POINT OF LAY
We have sold out of birds hatched last year so are now taking expressions of interest for the 2007 season. We have a limited number of birds we can rear in any one year so please book early for collection in the autumn. If you want eggs for hatching or day old ducklings please ask - limited supplies should be available between late spring to mid summer.
Please note we DO NOT export eggs, birds or housing. Please bear in mind that all birds have to be collected from the farm - as far as I am aware there are no specialist carriers who work this far north All bookings are dealt with in the order they come in - first come first served We do not export eggs; birds or houses - sorry
our breeding flocks of wyandottes are housed in Brentford poultry house -available to order from Kintaline - click on the house for more details. |
