LEGHORN

Origin: Italy was the original home of the Leghorn, but the first specimens of the White variety reached this country in 1870 and the brown Leghorn a few years later. The white leghorn has figured prominently in the establishment of high egg-producing hybrids.

Characteristics: Prone to flightiness but with good handling can be tamed. These birds are prolific layers and as such are very popular.

Classification: Light, Soft Feather
Egg Colour: White
Egg Yield 200

We keep the following varieties – Blue and Brown

 

 

 

Prices

Hatching eggs can also be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery, packed in purpose made polystyrene boxes at the postage cost of £6 per half dozen.

We cannot guarantee hatch rate once eggs have been through the postal system. Please contact us for more information.