This is Lacy, she is my beautiful Silver-Laced Wyandotte. I have had her about a year and she is an excellent hen. At this time she is taking care of four little biddies (chickens) but it won’t be long until she will have accomplished her duties as a mother.
I cannot be more satisfied with this breed of chicken. She is very docile, a little aloof when it comes to running up to you, but not aggressive.
I do not have a rooster to match but with a hen as gorgeous as she is you can imagine what the rooster would look like.
Some of the specifics about this breed:
- Lays a medium to large lt. brown egg
- Has a rose comb (meaning it low profile and fleshy)
- A dual purpose bird (good for eggs and meat)
- Very cold hardy
- A brooder but infrequently, excellent mother
- Adaptable to confinement or free-range
This breed offers a variety of color offerings (golden-laced wyandotte, white, Buff, and a few more). Here is a picture of the Golden-Laced variety.
After seeing this picture I am going to have to find me a pair of this breed! I love the coloring. From what I have read they are great show birds and tend to win at the local fairs.
If you are considering a Wyandotte for your backyard flock, this breed is a winner for egg production and color and you can’t go wrong.
The more I research these different breeds, the more I want. This could be bad for me! I want almost every one of them that I write about.
If you have a breed you would like to share, please send pictures and your input. The readers would love to hear about your experiences.
Tags: chicken breeds
August 21st, 2008 at 11:28 am
Hi, I came over from the Chickens on the Road thread. Love your chickens pictures. I have had chickens over the years but not for a while. I started out this spring with 6 Americanas, 4 Silver Laced Wyandottes, a Red Star and a Black Star. I have to say I love my Red Star, Ramona the Brave the best. She is the friendliest and was the first to do everything. I did get some Light Brahmas and Speckled Sussex, which I love love love but you will have to read my blog to find out what happened to them:) I will get more next spring as I love the Light Brahmas kind eye (for a chicken)
I shall return.
Wendys last blog post..Cave In
[Reply]
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:27 am
Love you header image. Great blog theme!
Ken Congers last blog post..Birder’s World
[Reply]
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
Wendy, Thanks for visiting and commenting. I visited your site. Nice blog and I will visit again.
Ken, Thanks for visiting and the compliments. I wish I could claim the design of this blog but it was a freebie and the credits to whom designed it are at the bottom. Thanks for commenting and come again!
[Reply]
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:24 am
We have been talking about chicken breeds at our place. It is good to learn more about silkies from you right here. I really like this blog. But why did you choose the black background? Just curious.
DonnaBs last blog post..California Condors Video
[Reply]
August 23rd, 2008 at 7:36 am
DonnaB, Glad the entries are of interest and hope they help in your choices. Why did I choose a black background? Well, I didn’t, it just came with the theme. I chose this theme due to the barn and it was free! I searched and searched for a free farm theme from Wordpress with no luck. You are the second person that has commented on the black background so I may need to update this theme soon. I have been thinking about it but just can’t find one I like. Do you find the black background distracting, hard to read?
[Reply]
August 28th, 2008 at 7:40 am
I was delighted to see that you call baby chicks “baby biddies”. That was a term my father instituted when I was growing up on a farm. He thought it was funny because “biddies” are really supposed to be old hens not chicks.
[Reply]
August 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am
flutterby: My husband who is in his early 50’s always called them that and so that is the name I know it by. He probably got it from his grandparents as they raised chickens when they were alive. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!
[Reply]
November 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
My Dad also referred to the hens as “biddies”. I have raised chickens for over 30 years. I have a few silver laced wyandottes and some other breeds but I do stick with the standard dual-purpose breeds. Over the years I have tried many different breeds but found that many don’t lay as quickly or as well. I did find that the lighter breeds are more aggressive and flighty that heavier ones so I avoid those.
Kellys last blog post..Chickens and Blogs
[Reply]