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Leghorn Chickens

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Leghorn History

This chicken originates from The Port of Leghorn in Italy and arrived in Britain in the late 1800s in the white form followed by the brown. They have white earlobes and yellow legs and the eye is red in all colours. The females have a double folded comb, a deep abdomen and a whipped tail. The eyes are prominent and the beak is short and stout. Earlobes are well defined and the wattles are long, thin and fine in texture. Their legs are long and featherless with four toes on the feet with a long straight back toe and the feathers on the body are soft and silky. The Leghorns were one of the breeds used to create the modern battery hybrid layer as they are very productive birds and are able to adapt to all conditions.

Leghorn Behaviour

Leghorns are prolific layers that rarely go broody and are non-sitters unless left undisturbed. Eggs are white and of good size and are laid throughout the year. Chicks are easy to rear. They feather up quickly, are fast growers and mature quickly. The comb is large so care needs to be taken in cold, frosty weather to avoid frostbite. They can be left to roam freely but are just as happy in a run. They are sprightly, alert birds and can be tamed but not enough to allow handling and prefer to remain rather aloof. They can be rather noisy and will roost in trees given the chance. They are not good as table birds as they aren't very meaty.

Leghorn Varieties

Black, blue (not laced), brown, buff, cuckoo, golden duckwing, silver duckwing, exchequer, mottled, partridge, pyle and white.
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Leghorn Pictures

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White Leghorn | White Ranger | White Star | Bason White

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£28.00

Description: We are now taking orders for White Leghorns, available to view at www.eastsussexsmallholders.co.uk. As a family-run smallholding based in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 6JD), we’re proud to offer one of the largest selections of poultry in the area. From chickens, quails, and ducklings to both hybrid and purebred birds, we have something to suit every back garden keeper, whether you’re just starting out or adding to your flock. Our birds are fully vaccinated and come with a 7-day health guarantee for your peace of mind. We’re open from 1st February to 30th September, but please check our website for opening hours as these may vary. When you visit, you’ll also have the opportunity to handpick your own birds from our carefully reared selection. For more information or to place your order, give us a call on 07540 633909

Mille Fleur Leghorn | Tricolour Leghorn | Mottled Leghorn

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£28.00

Description: We are now taking orders for Millefluer Leghorns, available to view at www.eastsussexsmallholders.co.uk. As a family-run smallholding based in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 6JD), we’re proud to offer one of the largest selections of poultry in the area. From chickens, quails, and ducklings to both hybrid and purebred birds, we have something to suit every back garden keeper, whether you’re just starting out or adding to your flock. Our birds are fully vaccinated and come with a 7-day health guarantee for your peace of mind. We’re open from 1st February to 30th September, but please check our website for opening hours as these may vary. When you visit, you’ll also have the opportunity to handpick your own birds from our carefully reared selection. For more information or to place your order, give us a call on 07540 633909

Exchequer Leghorns and White Leghorns.

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£25.00

Description: Exchequer Leghorn (white egg layer) £25-£33 each. Hatching eggs and chicks are also available. We are based on the Kent Surrey borders near Biggin Hill. Please visit www.noddyspurebreeds.co.uk for other breeds or find us on Facebook

Latest Reviews For Leghorn (5 of 43)

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Good chickens better the second year very good layers lay pure white eggs - Barney,

Good chickens for your back garden Lay pure white eggs lay a egg a day there are good looking hens and are not gormandisers and eat very little

I love my leghorns - Jenny,

I have 3 white legorns, they are curious and very friendly. My girls have a massive garden to run around in, they love "helping" especially when I'm digging. None are clipped, they are a delight, no trouble at all.

They are very slim and beautiful! - Anna,

Great egg layers

Show chicken - Amelie, MIDLOTHIAN,

A very attractive chicken but can be quite aggressive, very pretty and the white ones are very good at staying clean

I don’t particularly like - Amelie,

I don’t really like the leghorns because I have a beautiful rooster who is so mean, he will chase you through the paddock even up the lawn. He has been treated the same to every other rooster I have bred and still nothing.

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Breeder Clubs for Leghorn

Leghorn Club

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Website: www.theleghornclub.com/

Telephone: 01833 660260