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Class and Type:
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Heavy soft feather available in large & bantam
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Description
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Characteristics:
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Described as the "bird of curves", the wyandotte is round, clean-legged, rose-combed, dual purpose bird that is a good layer & table bird. They are equally happy in confinement or out foraging. They are a robust, hardy breed that handles cold very well.
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Origins and History:
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Behavior:
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The wyandotte is a quiet, docile, friendly bird that gets on well with other breeds. They are well suited to the domestic, family environment.
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Rarity:
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Some varieties are rare incl. blue, buff, blue-laced & red.
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Egg Colour:
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Light to rich brown
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Egg Productivity: (link to single table)
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Weights:
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Large - male:4.1kg, female:3.2kg Bantam - male:1.7kg, female:1.36kg
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Brooding:
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Good broodies and excellent mothers
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Hardiness:
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Robust & hardy, handles weather extremes well.
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Maturing:
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Standard:
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Main Uses:
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Dual purpose - used as a layer & table bird. Popular show bird & great for the backyard.
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