Chicken Breed Observations - Wyandotte

[@whitewolf9088]

I found a young silver laced one chilling in my pool one morning. None of the neighbors were missing any chickens, so we decided to keep her. She's absolutely adorable, sweet, an absolute egg machine, and a lot smarter than I was expecting. Since she's the only chicken (and is a total pet) we have, she gets to stay in a dog crate in the house at night and when the weather is bad. She's spoiled and she knows it.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh wow! What an amazing story. Is it a full size in-ground pool?! My Lacie is a fantastic personality too. So glad you found her!

[@whitewolf9088]

@@realsimplemama Yeah, it's a big ground pool. She was on the steps in the shallow end. It was 5:30 am and still a bit dark, so we aren't sure if she tripped in or what. Our backyard also has a tall fence surrounding it, so she had to have flown over it at some point during the night.

[@amberemma6136]

Chickens are very social and really need a flock to be healthy mentally and physically.

[@whitewolf9088]

@@amberemma6136 She already has two other hens to hang out with now.

[@Kathleen67.]

We have a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen; her name is Hawk. She is really sweet, really smart, and very talkative. Last year, my four chickens were in a fence free-ranging when it rained and the tarp on top fell in, so they were all getting rained on. Hawk flew up to our bathroom window and banged and banged on the window with her beak until we came running to see what was wrong. We ran so fast to get them back into their covered run, but I was just amazed that Hawk instantly found a way to let us know they had a problem. I lover her. She gives us three or four eggs a week.

[@realsimplemama]

Wow! That’s amazing! My Lacie is talkative but a leader and a problem solver, not so much. Our chickens can be so awesome!

[@secondbestpriest]

I have a gold laced called Sam Eagle

[@realsimplemama]

That’s a great name!

[@thechickencoop8096]

I think the reason they’re bigger is because they’re dual purpose birds! I have two golden laced Wyandotte’s and they’re definitely dual purpose. Bigger than my sapphire gems

[@realsimplemama]

That’s true. It’s certainly caused me a lot of worry! But she’s a good girl 😇

[@Icantfindthefork]

I have a Silver Laced Wyandotte rooster. He is so sweet, when i throw little pebble foods on the ground he makes that noise that says "Hey i found something" and the hens come running to him. He even kicks the food around so everyone can have some.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh a good rooster is such a treasure! They hunt for their girls and wait on them, it’s so sweet.

[@Icantfindthefork]

@@realsimplemama Agreed!

[@ZippedBlue]

Thanks for this video! ❤🐔 It has been the best one I’ve seen summarizing personal experience with the breed and not just reading the Wikipedia history about them!

[@realsimplemama]

Oh I hope it helps! They’re bigger birds so we have to be really careful that they don’t hurt their joints from jumping too high, or getting too hot in the summer months. But they’re so beautiful and sweet. ✌🏻❤️🐓 my Lacie is about ten years old!

[@TerryKirkland-u2y]

I have 10 Golden laced wyndottes. Two months old. As for the heat, put a couple cloves in half gallon of water. Let it soak over a day or two. Works on humans two. Helps us tolerate the heat much better.

[@caperica]

I’ve heard honey in the water helps too. I have Wyandotte’s also. They suffer the most in the heat. I have one that is very hefty, she has the hardest time. I had to bring her in last year, I thought I was going to lose her.

[@nicoleosborn5297]

Thanks for the video, I have 3 two week old silver laced Wyandotte chicks to add to my flock. They are such pretty birds. 😻 We live just outside of Fort Wroth,Texas so I’m glad to find someone who can speak on how this breed manages the Texas summer heat. That was my main concern BUT I just couldn’t pass up having a few on our little farm!

[@realsimplemama]

Oh they’re so hilarious! You’ll love them!

[@dianemalanga5598]

I had a Silver laced that I lost last year (Maybalene) Now I have a Blue laced Red Wyandotte. (BlueBelle) Neither one acted lovey but they are good layers and beautiful. BlueBelle is a broody girl.

[@ladyvirgo013]

Yes, the Wyandotte is bred for cold temperatures 🌡 and I have 3. Michigan was 100° Heat index today, Ive had then inside our barn in front of a fan. Great Video, Thank You

[@kirianunez5752]

Aww she looks and acts exactly like my Penguin! Silver laced wyandotte! She’s so sassy as well,loves attention but does not like being picked up at all 😂

[@kirkstinson7316]

I've heard that if you place a small pool in the shade and put some bricks in it (no water over the top of the bricks) the water will wick up the bricks and evaporate. The chickens will stand on the cool bricks and there by cool themselves

[@marlenebourgeois266]

I'm in Colorado with drought and a higher heat index over the last few years. My small coop is outside, surrounded by chain link( top and bottom) because if coyotes, bears, hawks mountain lions. I have found that the heavy duty gold tarp from tractor supply, over the top of my 12X12 foot coop , keeps it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. We have already had 100 degree Temps. The only breed I have lost to heat ( i think) was an Orpington. The last few years I have had a mix of Wyandotte, Rhode Island Red and Orpington. So far, so good with the hens.

[@realsimplemama]

Sounds good! If you can, make sure that the perimeter fence is buried under the ground or that you put something like bricks around the outside edge to keep predators from digging under. I’d also recommend using hardware cloth if possible, maybe you can add it gradually over time. I’m so glad the tarp is helping with the hotter summers! ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@marlenebourgeois266]

@@realsimplemama Already done the wired base. Had to insert chicken wire along the sides( down low) because i had a hawk reach through and kill a youngster.

[@michellerajaniemi3335]

Wyandotte are dual purpose and bred for cold weather so both negatives are expected...

[@flourishingspirits3393]

Good video. Good info.look forward to more.

[@Jaimiegoesrawr]

This video was very helpful, thank you! Just acquired 8 baby Wyandotte chicks 💗

[@HomsteadingThePioneerWay]

Yes wyandotts are a dual meat and egg chicken and are heavy lb wise

[@LittleFrenchyinBigTexas]

Great breed reviews for a beginner chicken owner like me. I just ordered some Wyandotte for next Spring as I found them so beautiful. I hope they will make it through the Texas heat... will watch your other videos ... very interesting.

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! Happy to have you!

[@madisonbarfield1897]

I just lost one of my sliver laced Wyandotte’s the other day :( yours are so beautiful they remind me of mine ❤️

[@realsimplemama]

Oh noooo. I’m so sorry. I’ve lost two chickens and the first was a Wyandotte (it was a sudden, accidental death). I’ll never forget her, I bawled like a baby and still miss her so.

[@debbielee93]

I just saw another video that said they were developed in New York in the 1800 they are dual purpose birds.

[@douglasphillips24]

Have 5 silver laced wyandotte and 4black laced wyandotte with one red laced wyandotte chicks 2weeks old . This is my second batch so this time have a broader heater and vitamin water and feed for chicks . Learned a lot from first batch about keeping coop clean and regulating heat as well as turning light off at night .

[@realsimplemama]

Oh they are soooo beautiful, sweet and sassy! I’ve adored my Wyandottes (though I feel guilty about the heat with mine) and I hope you love yours too! Did you have Wyandottes in the first batch too? ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@douglasphillips24]

@@realsimplemama no. Wellsumers

[@marlenebourgeois266]

Just adding that once I started deworming with a slight amount if diamataceous earth about once a week, the stools on the backsides are not as loose, just right. Dont overdose the birds, or the yolks will be black. I just offer about 2 tablespoons in with mealworns for my 7 hens, once a week. I just allow them to pick what they want for about an hour andcthen I pick the bowl up and remove it. Its working well.

[@realsimplemama]

Thanks for sharing! ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@dsant60]

I have a silver laced and a gold laced Wyandotte.

[@kylepoirier1102]

so the wyandotte breed is used both for eggs and meat and they are a breed that was bred for cold weather areas. they are a great American breed of chicken with a cool history. hope this helps anyone looking for a heritage breed and a cold hardy breed we have a flock of 24 hear in upstate New York and they do good all winter. and produce about 200 eggs a year for us per bird

[@realsimplemama]

Thanks so much for this!

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

I love my Silver laced Im in SE Texas she's doing great! She's the star of most of my videos always in front of the camera lol! Keep oil pans of water with bricks in them and a baby pool with bricks and the sides cut down and they will go stand in it. You can set out frozen 2 liter bottles of water in front of a pan. I use drip hoses too and put up tarps and sheets for extra shade

[@midlandsponyclub8869]

They read to be a Dualpurpose bird so that’s why they are the biggest chicken

[@jesseengebretson4787]

I appreciate the information

[@jesseengebretson4787]

I just ate some of my first eggs from my new Wyandotte chickens

[@raesandberg7188]

We live in north Texas.. 1 hour north of Dallas and the heat has been horrible..

[@akhenatenhotepamun3180]

Thanks so much.

[@gwenjones117]

They really are beautiful

[@tessaperigo496]

im pretty sure the wyandottes were bred for severe cold weather. Thats why they gain so much weight and do poorly in extreme heat.

[@realsimplemama]

I know they were bred to be dual purpose - basically to be decent egg layers but also for eating - and I don’t doubt that being cold hardy is part of that! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@wildflower866]

I have Wyandotte all the colors. I have a little bit of bullying I'm still dealing with. But I live in the Northeast so thankfully I don't have to worry about the Heat! I also have a speckled Sussex. She's hysterical! Everyone's got to have at least one speckled Sussex! Personality beyond belief! But they love to free-range so she's my escape artist but she keeps me on my toes!

[@realsimplemama]

This is great! I’m hoping to get a few more when the heat isn’t so bad and I want about 300 but can only get 3.

[@Mezame9]

I have a question about your Wyandotte hen. Does she tend to crow when she’s laid an egg? A have a nice back garden and I would love to hatch Wyandottes, but I am surrounded by neighbours.

[@realsimplemama]

Actually all of my hens do an egg song. It’s not the same as a crow and it could be a good lesson to teach your neighbors! But I don’t think that egg songs are specific to breed, I bet most laying hens do it!

[@nayster0814]

They are a great dual purpose bird, which is why they are heavier and great mommas. Also they are better for colder climates and will lay during winter where most breeds will stop. Mine took in all the new young chickens as her own.

[@realsimplemama]

Ohhhh that’s lovely. Part of me wishes I could see my girls as mamas! (No roosters allowed here)

[@pseudopetrus]

Hot weather breeds like the wild jungle fowl have slim builds and larger combs. Wyandottes and Chantecler are more Northern bred and have small combs and somewhat heavier bodies.

[@solovable1ify]

Only one of my hens had poopy butt. I trimmed the fluffy butt, which fixed the problem

[@nic869]

Just started my flock and the girls are only 4 weeks old. 9 of them and they’re all different breeds. 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte and she seems to be the runt.

[@realsimplemama]

Hmmm that’s interesting. Keep an eye on her to make sure she’s eating and active!

[@thatsmuzik2570]

Peppermint has a cooling effect on humans. Do you think it is OK to put a drop of peppermint oil in their water when it’s hot?

[@realsimplemama]

I’m not sure. I’m leery of them ingesting any oils since I haven’t tested any except oregano. I would do more internet research since I can’t say for sure it’s safe. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@ladyvirgo013]

I have 3 Barred Rocks that are 7 years old and I have to clean their bottoms too.

[@soapy7619]

started my first flock a few months ago, 4 ISA browns, 2 gold laced wyandotte’s, 3 barred rocks, 2 rhodesian reds, and 1 brahma. unfortunately, we had our rhodesian red rooster get trampled by the others causing a dislocated leg, but he can still walk, eat ect. any recommended things we can do to help the leg?

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my gosh I’m so sorry! I would call an avian vet and see what they recommend. And I’d definitely isolate him for a while until you’re sure he’s healed or he may aggravate it all over again.

[@royalgreenlantern]

Are Wyandotte larger than Orpingtons. I know Orpingtons are huge

[@realsimplemama]

Hmmm I’ve never had an Orp but I would say that they are bigger (and fluffier!) than Wyandottes. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@libellule1499]

Hey!!! Very interesting vidéo!!! Thank you! Your girls are so nice and beautiful🐔 Kisses from France!!🌸

[@realsimplemama]

Good morning and thank you! 🌈☀️

[@debradanforth3267]

Thank you for your video. What coop is this in this video. Im looking at buying a new one and I like this one. What are your thoughts on this coop now that you have used it and how many hens do you keep in it? Thank you ahead of time for your help!!

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! It’s the Omaha by Rugged Ranch. I have a whole playlist of videos for it called Coop Build 2020, overall if you can get a deal on it I like it a lot! I think it’s good for 8 (maaaybe up to 10) full size birds if they have a separate yard of course.

[@christademare4293]

we just started our backyard flock with 10 silver laced wyandottes We're in SC where it gets hot as hades. Tips on how to keep them cool, please!

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! I have a whole bunch of ideas on my channel!

[@realsimplemama]

Check out “keep your backyard chickens cool” to start. I’m here to explain more stuff in depth too. [e-mail]

[@chrisinedison]

She is beautiful! I’d love to have a Wyandotte...Where did you get a solar fan and mister?

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! The mister is a cheap online purchase, they’re normally for a porch or patio. The solar fan build is actually a five piece build but I did a video recently that has all the details!

[@chrisinedison]

real simple mama Ok thank you so much. I’ll go checkout that video

[@Amanda-ox7mc]

Does she make a crazy noise before she lays? I have a golden laced and she almost sounds like a peacock on the mornings she lays. Just curious if it's just mine lol.

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! Check out my channel for the elusive egg song. If it’s what I think it is, most hens do that!

[@soapy7619]

my golden laces don’t do that but my brahma hens sure do 😅

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

I have two Wyandots I have two Rhode Island Reds and I have one Buff Orpington because one of them died the first couple days we got them. ☹️ my chicks are only six weeks old but the one Wyandotte is the largest one in the group and the other Wyandotte is the runt. Thank you for the information, we live in Ohio so I hope tthe heat doesn’t get too much for them. I will keep a close eye on them.

[@realsimplemama]

I am so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️ poor little thing. And I’m glad you found this video especially when yours are so young!

[@driedmangoes]

Do you have any advice so the two that I got don’t die?

[@realsimplemama]

Are you worried about the heat? I have tons of video strategies but they need lots of shade and cool water always.

[@amberemma6136]

Not all chickens are supposed to weigh the same. Every breed has different weight requirements. Wyandottes are a heavy breed. It's perfectly normal for her to be heavier then your other birds. I'm not sure what all breeds you have. Also, you can't gauge body condition or weight by look, you have to pick them up and assess their body condition score (research how to assess this) and actually weigh them in a scale, their plumage can be very deceiving and your bird that "looks" the heaviest can easily be you lightest bird in actuality.

[@elisabethandersen1102]

I had no idea you pronounce it "wyan DOTE". I've had them for years and always said "wy-an-DOT"

[@realsimplemama]

I had to look it up!

[@prplkises71]

It don't sound right at all hearing or saying wyan-DOTE! 🤦🏼‍♀️😂🙅‍♀️ Lol!! I don't like it. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 I just can't do it. It's Wy-an-DOT! Dang it. Lol!!

[@elisabethandersen1102]

@@prplkises71 I moved to Denmark and here people call them "WEE-an-dotters" lol

[@rebeccag1386]

It is definitely Not pronounced how it is in this video. I'm not sure where that info came from. I have always heard it pronounced Why-an-DOT, both as a chicken breed, as well as location (used to live in Wyandotte county, KS.) Very good information otherwise, but the pronunciation was really bugging me. Lol!

[@elisabethandersen1102]

@@rebeccag1386 that would probably make you the expert if you're from there lol

[@sadielynn5564]

Great video!

[@utahprepper8925]

So I would guess then that the gold-laced and Columbian Wyandottes are basically going to show the same traits.

[@realsimplemama]

As a rule, I would agree. Though I honestly couldn’t say about the Colombian as I’m not familiar, but all of the laced would be closely related.

[@chicknkickr3897]

My chicken is the same color but dosnt grown for about 3 months

[@riffatnaz1313]

I like your video

[@alisonorigel573]

Beautiful girl!!

[@jerryholston6536]

I've have wyandottes and I really do like them Silver Laced Wyandotte that I had was 13 years old when she died and that she was actually killed by something during the night something very very large destroyed my whole flock and I do mean whatever it was tore my birds into pieces

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my goodness. That’s so incredibly sad, I’m so sorry. But I know she had a beautiful long life, and they are all so gorgeous and sassy!

[@jessicak4913]

I wish I could tell male from female I have eight of them and need to know what I have 😮

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! You can try looking up your specific breeds and see if people have any tips. Sometimes coloring or wing shape can help you sex chicks. But it depends on the breed. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@911mortgage7]

Seriously?! You have to wipe their butts at night? How often do you do that? Daily, 1x week, etc??

[@realsimplemama]

No no! I do this when it gets bad. Once every few months I would guess? I would not have chickens if this had to be a daily thing. 😂

[@mrsb5131]

I have a silver laced also, and I believe I will never get another wyandotte again. She's my rooster substitute, at least she thinks she is. Noise from sun up to sun down. She has her own egg song, but then announces when everyone else lays. And then just keeps making noise. She's a constant complainer. Seriously, she drives me mad. 🤪

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Mine talks a lot but it’s not particularly loud. Although she sounds a bit like a goose. 😉

[@robbydosetareh3480]

Wow. Great video. But quite honestly, you have to just get it out. I I keep hearing over and over as to why the video was being made, and between those reasons, maybe a little bit of information rather than just content and information. Hopefully a helpful critique.

[@realsimplemama]

Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate you being so respectful! This is a bit of an older video but I’ll keep this in mind for future content. Teacher mode kicks in too hard sometimes 😇