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They are friendly birds but not ‘cuddly’ and can be pretty talkative, although this can vary significantly from bird to bird. I just got a SLW chick and she is really being picked on by my bantam who is similar in feathers, but brown and black (hubs can’t remember what they bought). It did not produce eggs in sufficient quantity, nor did it quickly put on meat enough to be profitable.

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The fact that they lay throughout the winter months may be the clincher for you since many other breeds slow production or stop entirely during the most challenging months. They sought to create a bird that was indeed a utility bird providing both meat and eggs to the average American family with minimal cost. When poultry farming became ‘industrialized’ in the mid-twentieth century, the Wyandotte was cast aside as not productive enough. They have a great run through our small orchard, always well feed and reguarly get to free range in the rest of our garden.

It will tolerate warmer weather but needs to have shade readily available and, of course, plenty of cool water. They need to be able to handle the stress of being picked up, prodded, and judged – not sure I would have the temperament for all that, but Wyandottes seem to take it in their stride! on the veranda there are slats so the air comes from the bottom and it is not protected from the sides or top so lots of cold air.

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And while their interesting colorations can help deter predators, it isn’t usually enough to protect them fully from an attack. The Silver Laced Wyandotte was admitted to the American Standard in 1883, the first of the Wyandotte varieties to do so.The name of the bird – the Wyandotte – was an acknowledgment of an Indian tribe – the Wyandot – who had initially been befriended and helped the settlers in upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. This is very important in the 4H arena, where the birds are generally raised by youngsters, making them an ideal ‘beginner’ bird. They make great mothers and are prone to being broody, which many folks find undesirable since they don’t want or can’t have more chicks. However, it is essential to note that most bantams of any breed tend to be just a tad flightier and less friendly than the standard versions.

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I had my 2 gold-laced wyandottes euthanized at the vet’s after they head-pecked my Dominiques, causing one to go blind, and one of them nearly killed my rescue rooster. Wyandottes are of good temperament, although some can have strong personalities making them seem aloof. Although the exact origins of the Silver Laced Wyandotte are unknown, genetic material from the dark Brahmas and silver spangled Hamburgs are likely contributors. All that fluffiness at the back end can lead to some poopy feathers, so the occasional trim may be necessary to keep them clean and tidy. The Silver Laced Wyandotte was listed as a ‘priority’ breed by the ALBC until 2016, when they removed it because numbers had recovered enough to warrant an upgrade.Some of the problems associated with these birds have been narrow backs, little chicks, and poor hatches.

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If you get chicks you’ll have to take care of them for 6 weeks in a brooder before you can put them in with her. Over the years, the number of Wyandottes declined steeply, and it became an endangered breed in its own country – the US. Occasionally, you will find a Wyandotte with a single comb, but these specimens are not recognized by the APA and should not be used for breeding. To add to the confusion, the Sebright, as known in England, is a bantam, not a full-size bird, nor is it in any way related. They may not be as prolific egg producers as the sex links, but 200 eggs/year is not an alarming rate of lay for a small family concern.If you want to know more about chickens, quail, and goats, The Happy Chicken Coop is the place to be! It has been noted that there are significant differences in color tones between the UK and US birds. The bird is a rose-combed bird, which is ideal for colder climates as they will not quickly get frost-bitten as the comb sits much closer to the skull. Since they have thick, dense feathering, lice and mites can be a problem if not checked on regularly.