Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Bantam

Wyandotte bantams were first bred in England. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte bantam chicks are three colors: black laced red, blue laced red, and white laced red. They have rose combs and clean, yellow legs and feet. Adult male’s heads are red tipped with blue while the hackle and saddle plumage is red laced with blue. The wing primaries are red, and the remaining plumage is primarily red laced with blue. The female plumage is primarily red laced with blue.

Appearance

• Size: Bantam roosters weigh approximately 1.8–2 pounds, while hens are around 1.6 pounds.

• Plumage: They feature a reddish-brown base color with intricate blue lacing on each feather, creating a lace-like pattern.

Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Bantam Egg Production

• Laying Capacity: Bantam hens typically lay about 150 small eggs per year.

• Egg Characteristics: Eggs range in color from light tan to deep brown, depending on the strain.

Temperament

• Disposition: Known for their friendly and calm nature, making them suitable for families and backyard flocks.

• Broodiness: They are good mothers and may go broody, accepting eggs placed under them for hatching.