White Leghorn Chicken
White Leghorn Chicken White Leghorns Chicken are exceptional layers of white eggs, producing an average of 280 per year, with some reaching as many as 300–320. This breed, which originated in Italy, Denmark, and England, was recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1874. White Leghorns are athletic, hardy, and non-broody, laying large to extra-large white eggs. They have an excellent feed-to-egg conversion ratio, requiring only about 125 grams of feed per day. This breed is ideal for free-range chicken farming or organic free-range egg production.Leghorns are not prone to broodiness, making them well-suited for consistent egg production. As a light breed, they mature quickly but are not considered suitable for meat production. They are active, efficient foragers, making them excellent free-range chickens with good predator avoidance skills. However, the white variety of Leghorns might be more visible to predators. These chickens typically avoid human contact and are known