The Wyandottes

- aka "The Plastics," "The Gang," or "The Clique."


My Silver Laced Wyandottes are the only breed or even colortype of bird that has never died, gotten sick, or been intolerant of a certain weather. They aren't even prone to being a runt, the bottom of the totem pole, or the butt of a joke. They're the perfect girls - Or so they see it. They're beautiful, yes, they're supposedly good layers, yes - But so far all I see are teenaged 5 month old pullets who are always in a group, always arguing amongst themselves, and always pushing around other birds who don't have enough self-confidence. Oh, and they also chase the sparrows, towhees, and Stellar's Jays.


The colors are hatchery-based, so they come in every type - From light, partial lacing to nearly black, and in between are the perfectly laced girls. The interesting bit is that the darker the bird, the most submissive and less agressive of personality she has. At night, when all the Wyandottes go up to sleep, it is usually the darker girls who are picked on the most or, if away from the lighter ones - the quietest. Pictured here is a hardly laced lighter girl, resting at dusk.




Soon, the girls will all have names - But for now it is just Llena who has a name. She's the fullest and most adultly looking pullet, so I chose a name that fits it. (translates to "full") Here is a photo of her doing what she does best - Endure thick frost and hang out with the "cool kids."












Now, I'm not saying that people shouldn't get a Wyandotte or so, I'm just illustrating the amazing personality that my little group has. Since all of my other breeds have experienced a casualty or nine or so, these are different. Also, they're not exactly as forward and friendly except for food - But this is a single case. These are hatchery bought birds, and had a slightly rough childhood of being chased around by the older girls (the Brahmas and Polish) Also, they're only 5 months old - They haven't even given us eggs yet. My "Bearded Babe," Tufted, was the most skittish, flighty, and panicky chicken I have ever known until she started laying - She mellowed right down and became the pride of the family soon after.