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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Leghorn Chicken: All You Need To Know

Do you remember Foghorn Leghorn? He was the cartoon rooster loved by thousands of kids who watched the Looney Tunes on TV. 

He is probably the best-known Leghorn chicken in the world! 

Originally these beautiful birds were called Italians, but it was changed over the years to Leghorns. 

This article will explain Leghorn’s history, temperament, and disposition before discussing its egg-laying capabilities and if it’s a good match for your flock.

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I've got two leghorns, one brown and one white. Skittish birds, but I get 5-6 eggs a week from each of them.