Leghorn (White)Remember Foghorn Leghorn the cartoon? Yep, this bird one and the same. (Seasoned pros know that Leghorn is pronounced "Leggern".) The White is separate from the rest because they lay large, white eggs practically every day! Other varieties aren't nearly so prolific. Whites are said to be nervous, but ours have been the sweetest, most tame of all our chickens! So give one a try and find out for yourself. (In winter, use petroleum jelly on the comb to prevent frostbite.) Origins/History: Mediterranean
Large Fowl & Bantam
Medium (6-7 lbs)
Common
Egg-laying
White, Pearl-White
Egg Facts: Very Good (4/wk)
White
X-Large
Fancy Features: Single Comb
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No
4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Hardy in winter
Tolerates heat well
Bears confinement well
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No
Active and intelligent
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