Favorite White Egg Layers

[harmonymw]

I have 8 White Leghorns, and I have 23 acres of land that they free range on all day.
We have hawks, owls, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, stray dogs, bob cats, etc.
A coyote came close to killing one of my White Leghorn girls once, but she was quick enough to escape. They are very quick and are very smart when predators are concerned.
If you still want a breed with more camouflage, though, Brown Leghorns are a good choice

That’s good to know. The hawks generally come in the winter when there’s no tree cover. If there’s snow on the ground, they may have an advantage.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

My friend had a White Leghorn hen be the sole survivor of a fox attack.

 

[RodNTN]

That’s good to know. The hawks generally come in the winter when there’s no tree cover. If there’s snow on the ground, they may have an advantage.

I didn't think of the snow as a camouflage, thanks for the tip!

 

[harmonymw]

My friend had a White Leghorn hen be the sole survivor of a fox attack.

Wow! Honestly, my ladies don’t seem to be the smartest gals on the block. My ducks are great at spotting flying things and running for cover but my hens sort of stand around looking perplexed when something unusual flies overhead.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Wow! Honestly, my ladies don’t seem to be the smartest gals on the block. My ducks are great at spotting flying things and running for cover but my hens sort of stand around looking perplexed when something unusual flies overhead.

My friend’s hen just went by the house and froze and that’s how she survived. Leghorns are exceptionally smart birds.

 

[keesmom]

Brown Leghorns, Minorcas and Buttercups have done well for us.

 

[SueT]

My Appenzeller Spitzhaubens just began laying their lovely white eggs! I love this goofy looking breed! They originated in Switzerland, and so do well in cold weather. They are said to be excellent free rangers. I also have some brown leghorns, and even this far south, they got frostbite on their big combs this past winter.

 

[harmonymw]

My Appenzeller Spitzhaubens just began laying their lovely white eggs! I love this goofy looking breed! They originated in Switzerland, and so do well in cold weather. They are said to be excellent free rangers. I also have some brown leghorns, and even this far south, they got frostbite on their big combs this past winter.
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Oh dear. I’m afraid those would make the rest of my flock feel underdressed for the occasion. My orpingtons are basically wearing yoga pants compared to those high fashion ladies.

 

[21hens-incharge]

The andalusians and hamburgs are vigilant and FAST too.

I really like the look of the spitzhaubens!

Leghorns, although awesome, don't tend to live long lives being high production birds.

They are fast as all get out and can certainly maneuver better than big heavy breeds.

 

[123RedBeard]

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