Leghorn (Non-White)Leghorns hail from Italy and, like all Mediterranean chickens, they're slim with large combs and wattles, white earlobes, active, good foragers, and good layers of white eggs. None, however, compare to the White Leghorn (which we've made into a separate listing because their egg qualities are so far superior to any other Leghorn). Single Comb Light Brown Leghorn Hen Origins/History: Mediterranean Large Fowl & Bantam Medium (6-7 lbs) Rare Egg-laying Dark Brown, Light Brown, White, Black, Buff, Silver, Black-Tailed Red, Columbian, Golden Duckwing
Egg Facts: Good (3/wk) White Large
Fancy Features: Depends on Variety No No 4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Not cold hardy Tolerates heat well Bears confinement well No No Active and intelligent
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