Chicken
Leghorn
Layer Chicken from Italy
Active, flighty, independent
Breed Stats
Purpose Eggs
Size Medium
Weight 4-6 lbs
Lifespan 7 years
Production & Purpose
Primary Purpose
Eggs
Production Rate
280-320 eggs/year
Housing & Care Requirements
Space Requirements
3 sq ft coop, 10 sq ft run per bird
Pros
- Prolific layers
- feed efficient
- good foragers
Cons
- Flighty
- not friendly
- poor meat quality
Breed Characteristics
Noise Level
High
Foraging
Excellent
Climate
Heat tolerant, cold sensitive
At a Glance
Origin Italy
Weight 4-6 lbs
Size Medium
Lifespan 7 years
Experienced Keeper
Temperament
Active, flighty, independent