ANX-ANIMALBREED-0000003
White Leghorn
A breed of Layer Chicken
A small-bodied, light layer breed that converts feed efficiently into eggs rather than body mass; alert, active and a poor sitter/brooder, laying white-shelled eggs.
- Productivity
- Among the highest egg producers of any layer breed: 280-320 white eggs/year under commercial management, reaching point-of-lay around 18-20 weeks.
- Recommended climate
- Wide tolerance but performs best in warm-to-moderate climates with good ventilation; less cold-hardy than heavier dual-purpose breeds