Black Laced Silver Wyandotte
The Black Laced Silver Wyandotte is an elegant and striking chicken breed, known for its stunning plumage and friendly, calm temperament. A variation of the Wyandotte breed, it features silver feathers with black lacing along the edges, creating a beautiful, lacy pattern that gives the bird a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.
Key Features:
Appearance: Black Laced Silver Wyandottes have a striking silver-white body with black-edged feathers that create a laced effect. They have a rounded, compact build with a red comb and wattles. Their overall appearance is both graceful and hardy, with yellow legs and skin.
Size: They are a medium-sized breed, with hens weighing around 6-7 lbs and roosters around 8 lbs. Despite their elegant plumage, they are robust and well-muscled birds.
Egg Production: Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are reliable layers, producing medium to large brown eggs. On average, they lay about 200-280 eggs per year and continue to lay consistently throughout the year, even during the winter.
Temperament: Known for their calm, friendly, and even-tempered nature, Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are easy to handle and get along well with other chickens. They are an excellent choice for families and are often recommended for beginner chicken keepers due to their docile nature.
Hardiness: This breed is hardy and adaptable to a variety of climates. Their dense feathering makes them well-suited to colder weather, but they can also handle heat reasonably well with proper care.
Summary:
With their beautiful laced silver feathers and calm demeanor, the Black Laced Silver Wyandotte is a standout addition to any flock. They are reliable egg layers, hardy in different climates, and easy to handle, making them a popular choice for both ornamental and productive poultry keepers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
There is a minimum requirement of 3 PER BREED on females. No minimum requirement on males only. This applies to local pick up orders that are pre-ordered.
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.
