Wyandotte chicken (Wyandotte) It is a purebred chicken developed in the United States in the late 19th century. It is named after the Wyandot tribe of North America. They were originally bred to be broiler chickens and laying hens in one (Dual Purpose Chicken), so they have become widely popular in household farms and small-scale agriculture.

Currently there are many colors such as

Silver Laced (black and white border)

Golden Laced (black gold border)

White

Black

Blue

Columbian

Buff

Partridge

Distinctive characteristics of the Viandott chicken

Appearance

The body is wide, round, and deep. The chest is large and strong. The crest is Rose Comb type. Medium-short legs, yellow color, dense, beautiful fur. Suitable for both raising beauty and producing eggs. Resistant to cold weather well. Due to the small crest

weight

Gender: Male chicken weight: 3.5-4.0 kg.

Female chicken 2.5-3.0 kg.

character

Tame, easy to raise, not aggressive, adapts well, suitable for beginners raising chickens. Lives well in groups

egg production

Start laying eggs when they are about 5-6 months old.

Produces approximately 180-250 eggs/year.

The eggs are medium to large. Egg shell is light brown to dark brown. Some hens have good incubation instincts.

How to raise Viandott chickens

1. Greenhouse

Raising area is at least 0.3-0.4 square meters per animal.

Good ventilation

clean dry floor

There is a perch 40-60 cm above the floor.

There is 1 egg ovary for every 4-5 hens.

2. Food

Chicks 0-6 weeks

Protein food 20-22%

Clean water all the time

Chickens 6-18 weeks

Protein food 16-18%

Supplement with fresh vegetables and grass

chicken eggs

Protein food 16-18%

Calcium 3.5-4%

Add crushed shellfish or crushed limestone.

3. Water management

There is clean water 24 hours a day.

Change the water every day.

Wash containers regularly

4. Health care

Vaccines that should be received

Newcastle (Newcastle Disease)

Infectious bronchitis (IB)

Gumboro

Chickenpox (Fowl Pox)

Disease prevention

Clean the greenhouse regularly. Change the base material when it becomes wet. Separate sick chickens from the flock.

5. Letting go

Wiendot chickens are suitable for free range systems.

strength

Reduce food costs They receive natural insects and grass. The chickens are strong and the eggs are of good quality.

There should be at least 2-4 square meters of space per animal.

Advantages of Kai Viandott

✅ Fairly abundant eggs, 180-250 eggs/year.

✅ Large size, can be used as a broiler.

✅ Tame, easy to raise.

✅ Resistant to disease and weather well.

✅ Beautiful colors, suitable for raising beautiful animals.

✅ Some hens are good at hatching eggs and raising young.

Limitations

❌ Gives fewer eggs than commercial laying hens such as Highline Brown or ISA Brown.

❌ Grows more slowly than industrial broilers.

❌ If the weather is very hot, there should be shade and enough water. Because the fur is quite thick

summarize

Wiendot chickens are dual-purpose chickens that are ideal for small farmers and backyard farmers. It gives approximately 180-250 brown eggs per year. It has a docile temperament, is strong, easy to care for, and has beautiful colors, especially the Silver Laced line, which is the most popular color around the world. Suitable for raising for egg consumption, breeding and raising beautiful chickens.