Before you bring them home
What to keep in mind
A color pattern identifies a variety, not a separate breed. Discuss summer housing and the breeder's flock temperament.
United States · Breed
Wyandotte
An American breed with a rounded shape and a wide range of striking feather patterns.
- Egg color
- Brown
- Purpose
- Dual purpose
- Climate
- Cooler-climate candidate
- Broodiness
- Varies by bird or strain
Get to know this breed.
Egg expectations
Ask about the laying line.
Egg size: Ask breeder. Annual figures, where provided, are reference estimates rather than guarantees.
Size & disposition
Adults approximately 5.5–8.5 lb
Usually relatively docile. Individual birds and strains vary.
References & research notes
Research checked October 7, 2026. This is an introductory keeper profile. Breeding standards and varieties can differ by country.