Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Chicken

Description Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Chicken The Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Chicken is a classic American breed, originating in New York State and recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1883. This parent variety of all Wyandotte colors has a long history of being a dependable, dual-purpose bird, prized for both egg production and meat. Cackle Hatchery®’s Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are production-type birds, bred for consistent performance rather than show. Hens are medium-sized, averaging around 6½ pounds, while roosters reach up to 8½ pounds, with pullets and cockerels slightly smaller at 5½ and 7½ pounds, respectively. These birds have clean legs and striking black-laced silvery white feathers with a black tail, complemented by a classic red rose comb, wattles, and earlobes. The breed is docile and easy to handle, making them perfect for backyard flocks, confinement, or free-range systems. Hens occasionally go broody, and when they do, they are excellent mothers. With a steady laying habit, they produce medium brown eggs at a rate of about 180–260 per year, depending on diet, daylight, and flock management. Black Laced Silver Wyandottes adapt well to most climates and thrive in a roosting height of 2 to 4 feet. For breeding, a mating ratio of 9 hens to 1 rooster is ideal, with typical fertility percentages around 60–75%. Pullets usually show gender accuracy of 85–90% when sold as chicks. These birds are calm, friendly, and make a great choice for families or anyone looking for a reliable, productive, and beautiful flock member. Cackle Hatchery® has been developing its production strain of Black Laced Silver Wyandottes since 1989, ensuring strong laying traits, consistent fertility, and excellent maternal instincts. At limited times of the year, we offer fertile hatching eggs and started pullets for this breed. NOTE: In 2014 Cackle Hatchery® started using a better descriptive name for our Wyandotte’s. With the emergence of the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and other colors, we feel it would be less confusing to have a fully descriptive breed name. So, the Silver Laced Wyandotte is now called Black Laced Silver Wyandotte by Cackle Hatchery® Check out our blog “Wyandotte Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight” Black Laced Silver Wyandotte FAQs What color eggs do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes lay? They lay medium-sized brown eggs, perfect for backyard use or small-scale egg production. How many eggs do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes lay? Hens lay approximately 180–260 eggs per year, providing consistent production throughout the season. How often do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes lay eggs? On average, they lay about 3–5 eggs per week, making them dependable layers for home flocks. What is the personality of a Black Laced Silver Wyandotte? Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are calm, friendly, and docile, making them excellent for families and beginner flock owners. They occasionally go broody and are known to be excellent mothers. How big do Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chickens get? Hens typically weigh 6½ pounds, roosters 8½ pounds, pullets 5½ pounds, and cockerels 7½ pounds, giving you a substantial yet manageable dual-purpose breed.