In general, they prefer their own kind and will usually stick together and ignore other breeds. Many people say they are talkative and friendly but definitely not a lap chicken.
Golden Laced Wyandottes are docile with their keepers, although their personalities can be said to be cool or aloof to humans. Wyandottes are usually near the top of the pecking order. They are likely to put the aggressor into their place in very short order. This means they don’t tolerate any other bird trying to peck them or pick on them. Many Wyandottes have a strong personalities. This trait can vary from strain to strain though. Of course, this means the Wyandotte has a tendency to be broody, which is a nuisance if you want eggs, not chicks. They do make great moms happily raising a batch of chicks for you. They are good layers of medium-sized light brown eggs laying around 200 eggs per year, or just under 4 per week. As for bantams, you should expect boys to weigh 26-30oz and the ladies to weigh 24-26oz. The weight of the standard birds is 8½lb for males and 6lb for females. The standard breeds that are recognized are: There are now several varieties of Wyandottes that have been admitted to the APA standard, making a total of nine large breeds and 10 bantams. The Gold Laced Wyandotte was admitted to the standard in 1888 along with its much rarer sister – the white. The original Wyandotte was silver laced and it was admitted to the American Poultry Association in 1883. The feathers should be ‘loose’ but not give the bird a Cochin-like appearance.įeathers are a gold color with black lacing to the edges of each feather delineating each one perfectly. There is nothing wrong with these birds, they will lay eggs perfectly well but they should not be used as breeding stock.įeathering is dense to keep the cold at bay with quite a bit of under-fluff. However, very occasionally you will find a Wyandotte with a single comb – a throwback to their ancestors. The rose comb of the Wyandotte is perfect for the colder climates where the breed was originally created. Legs are well spaced and sturdy (perfect for great balance) and she has four toes on each foot. Her back is broad but short and the tail rises up to a perky angle.
Her neck is short, but well arched making it look longer. She is a curvy, glamorous, and plump hen. The beak is a yellow/horn color and the eyes are a bay red. The comb, wattles, face, and ear lobes should all be red. Her head is small and sports a rose comb which is ideal for cold climates. The Golden Laced Wyandotte is basically the same shape as her sister varieties. Purchase Golden Laced Wyandotte Chickens Appearance His project was declared successful in 1888 when the Gold Laced Wyandotte was accepted to the APA. He started in 1880 when he crossed Silver laced Wyandottes with a bird described as “a black-red patterned fowl called a Winnebago”. Now as for the Golden Laced Wyandotte, this was created by Joseph McKeen of Wisconsin. It is suspected that the dark Brahma and the silver spangled Hamburg were involved along the way, but no one knows for sure. Many types of chicken were used in the genetics of the Wyandotte, but since no records were kept, it appears unlikely we will ever know the true composition of the Wyandotte. At this time many chickens around were not the best layers and were pretty tough and scrawny.Īlthough people did eat chicken, it was not top of the list to consider because of its unappealing traits. Their desire was to create a bird that laid well but could also serve as decent table fare, in other words, a great utility bird. It was named after a helpful and generous Indian tribe of the area – the Wendat (later known as Wyandotte). The Wyandotte breed was created by four avid poultrymen (H.M. History and Background of Golden Laced Wyandottes Keep reading to learn more about this lovely chicken and see if it is right for your flock. It is a breed that was created in the fairly recent past by poultry farmers looking for a homegrown dual-purpose chicken.Īt the time there were few truly dual-purpose breeds available and so they began their quest in search of perfection. The Golden Laced Wyandotte is possibly one of America’s most beautiful and beloved chickens and one that is hard to mistake with its stunning plumage.
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