The Leghorn is a chicken that originated in central Italy. There are 10 color varieties, of which the White Leghorn is the basis for the commercial white laying hen in the United States. The average weight for a rooster is between 5 & 6 pounds. The hen is between 4 & 5 pounds. They are considered medium-weight chickens.
leghorn chicks
16-20 weeks
Foghorn Leghorn .
Yes! Foghorn Leghorn The San Diego hicken
Wile E. Coyote and Foghorn Leghorn.
Leghorn chickens are generally ready for processing at around 16-20 weeks of age when they reach 2 lbs. At this stage, they are considered to be young chickens, also known as pullets, and they have not yet reached full maturity.
I had to do a thesis statement for Cornish Cross, White Leghorn, and Plymouth Rock chickens, so i used: "I will be telling you about three differant chicken breeds, Cornish Cross, White Leghorn, and Plymouth Rock." It's not the best but it works for me
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As with all chickens, leghorns should be provided with crushed oyster shells, available at local feed stores, to aid in egg shell formation.
I've had a white leghorn for eight years now. Others haven't lasted so long and Whitey has had a few sick times in the past but she responds well to a bit of TLC. I expect 8 years is exceptional.
For egg laying, Rhodeisland, wyandotte, orpingtons, buck-eye, andmany others. for meat, mostlywhite leghorn.