Blue Laced Red Wyandotte
The Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is a striking chicken breed known for its unique and beautiful plumage. This variety of the Wyandotte breed features a rich, red body with blue feathers that are delicately laced with dark blue or black edges, creating a stunning "laced" pattern.
Key Features:
Appearance: Blue Laced Red Wyandottes have a vibrant red body with blue or slate-colored lacing on the edges of their feathers. Their appearance is graceful, with a rounded build, red comb, and bright red wattles. They have yellow legs and skin, and their intricate feathering makes them highly ornamental.
Size: These birds are medium to large in size, with hens weighing around 6-7 lbs and roosters around 8 lbs. Despite their beautiful feathering, they are sturdy, calm birds.
Egg Production: Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are reliable layers, producing medium to large brown eggs. They lay around 200-280 eggs per year and are known for being consistent layers, even in colder weather.
Temperament: Known for their calm, friendly, and docile nature, Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are easy to handle and get along well with other chickens. They make great pets and are also suitable for backyard flocks or ornamental purposes.
Hardiness: These chickens are hardy and do well in both hot and cold climates. Their dense feathering provides protection against colder temperatures, but they are also able to adapt to warmer weather with proper care.
Summary:
With their stunning blue-laced red feathers and friendly disposition, Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are a popular choice for both egg production and ornamental purposes. They are reliable layers, hardy in various climates, and easy to handle, making them an excellent addition to any flock.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
For shipped orders, there is a minimum requirement of 3 PER BREED on females. No minimum requirement on males only. No order minimums on pickup orders.
SHIPPING POLICY
Orders are shipping February 5th through October 29th every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
