Thursday, April 7, 2011

White Leghorns


WL #1
WL #3

White leghorns are a breed of chicken that originated in Italy and the only Mediterranean breed of importance today. Of the 12 varieties, the single-comb White Leghorn is more popular than all the other leghorns combined; the leading egg producer of the world, it lays white eggs and is kept in large numbers in England, Canada, Australia, and the United States. (*Encylopedia Britannica, eb.com)
These 3 are the only chickens that I have that  will lay white eggs. They became part of my flock on April 2, 2011. 


WL #2


2 comments:

  1. WL#1 Bonnie, WL#2 Toie (toe ee) WL#3 Friendly.
    Aren't you glad that Sara isn't picking our baby's name? She is creative. Can't wait to see how it goes with your chicks!

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  2. WL1 Fluffy, WL2 Chickadee, WL3 Peep.

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