Description
Breed info:
The Leghorn is a breed of chicken originating in Tuscany, in central Italy. Birds were first exported to North America in 1828 from the Tuscan port city of Livorno, on the western coast of Italy. They were initially called “Italians”, but by 1865 the breed was known as “Leghorn”, the traditional anglicisation of “Livorno”. The breed was introduced to Britain from the United States in 1870. White Leghorns are commonly used as layer chickens in many countries of the world.
Hardy In Winter: Average
Broody: Average
Personality: Very Active
Origin: Italy
Size: –
Purpose: Eggs
Point of lay: 18 Weeks (126 days)
Egg Color: White
Egg Size: Large – Jumbo
Egg Quantity Annual: 280-320
