White Leghorn Chickens

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White Leghorn Chickens White Leghorns are one of the most prolific egg layers in the chicken world, producing up to 300 white eggs per year. Active and hardy, they are the commercial standard for white eggs and thrive in warm environments.

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White Leghorn Chicken Facts Quick List.

• Breed Name: White Leghorn
• Type: Heritage
• Cross Origin: Italian Mediterranean lines
• Rarity: Common
• Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6 lbs (2.7 kg), Hen: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
• Lifespan: 4–6 years
• Bird Color(s): White
• Egg Production: 280–320 eggs/year
• Egg Color: White
• Meat Production: No
• Temperament: Active, Flighty, Alert
• Cold/Heat Hardiness: Heat Hardy
• Broodiness: Very Low
• Notes / Special Traits: Top commercial white egg layer

White Leghorn Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks

• Incredible egg producers — top choice for layers.
• Need space — active and flighty.
• Low maintenance, but not cuddly.
• Ideal for hot climates and large flocks.
• Mainstay of commercial egg farms.

White Leghorn Chicken