Ideal 236 White Egg Layer Chicken
The
Ideal 236 White Egg Layer Chicken is a carefully developed variety of the
White Leghorn Chicken created by
Ideal Poultry that is expected to be a prolific layer and more productive that all other
Leghorn varietys. The
White Egg Layer Hybrid is a type of
White Leghorn but it's plumage may show some black spots. If you specifically want all
White Leghorns for breeding purposes, you must specify by purchasing the
White Only Leghorn Chicken.
The
White Leghorn Chicken is the most popular breed of white egg laying chickens. They are the most popular commercial strain of white egg layers in the entire world. The
Leghorn Chicken originated in Italy and was first brought to North America in the 1850s under the name
Italian chickens. They name
Leghorn came from a mispronunciation of the sea in which they were frequently transported through called the
Ligurian Sea.
Leghorn Chickens will lay an astounding 280 large white eggs per year. This breed will mature rapidly, reaching a maximum weight of 3-4 pounds for hens and 4-6 pounds for roosters, and they are not considered a viable option for meat production. These birds tend to be flighty and generally avoid human contact. Leghorns enjoy free range environments, but they are adaptable to confined living as well. The White Egg Layer Hybrid will out perform all other breeds of Leghorn Chickens.
The Leghorn is a vocal and active bird as well as an excellent forager. They can quickly convert their food intake into energy and require little physical maintenance. These chickens are excellent fliers and will roost in trees if they are raised as free range birds.
