January 15th 2007

White Leghorn Chickens

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A light breed.

Originally exported from the Italian port of Leghorn.

Good egg layers.

Lay white eggs.

Not recommended for their meat.

At maturity they weigh approximately 1.5/2kg.

Female leghorns have a folded single comb.

Female leghorns can mix with Guinea Fowl.

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