Chickens breed profile
Leghorn (White)
Also known as: White Leghorn
- Commercial layer
- Italy
- small
- Temperament: flighty
Leghorn is the white-egg commercial layer of choice worldwide — highest egg production of any chicken breed. Active disposition and frostbite-prone single comb make it less ideal for cold-climate or family-flock contexts.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
4–5 lbs
Male weight
5–7 lbs
Eggs/year
300
Egg color
white
Reproductive traits
Gestation
21 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
poor
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
fair
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Frostbite on large single combs in cold climates
- Light frame requires fencing for flightiness
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
grain based
Primary purposes