Leghorn

Country of origin:

Italy

Origin:

Originates from Livorno and has a great reputation as a laying hen. Was exported all over the world. 

External features:

• Slim build
• White eggs
• White earlobes
• Yellow legs
• Almost never broody

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Columbian
• Black-red
• Brown
• Silver duckwing
• Black tailed red

Weight:

• Rooster: 2.5 – 3.5 kg
• Hen: 900 g – 1 kg

Average annual egg production:

300

Broodiness?

Rare

Behaviour:

Lively and pleasant to handle