Chickens breed profile
Wyandotte
- Heritage dual-purpose
- U.S.
- medium
- Temperament: calm
- Heritage
- Conservancy: Recovering
Wyandotte is the cold-climate homestead favorite — rose comb resists frostbite, multiple color varieties available, and calm disposition. Excellent fit for Northern-tier homesteads.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
5.5–7 lbs
Male weight
7.5–9 lbs
Eggs/year
220
Egg color
brown
Reproductive traits
Gestation
21 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
good
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
excellent
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Rose comb less prone to frostbite — favored in cold climates
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, grain supplement
Market access
Commercial market
fair
Direct-market appeal
good
Premium potential
Yes
Primary purposes
Regional fits