Golden Laced Wyandotte
The Golden Laced Wyandotte is a striking dual-purpose bird with a friendly disposition.
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The Golden Laced Wyandotte is known for its beautiful laced feather pattern, which features golden hues bordered with black. They have a rounded body type, a calm personality, and are excellent layers of medium to large brown eggs. Their friendly nature makes them a favorite among backyard keepers, thriving in both free-range and confined environments.
History
The Golden Laced Wyandotte was developed in the late 19th century in the United States from the original Wyandotte breeds, which were created by crossbreeding various birds including the Spangled Hamburg and Cochin. The distinct golden laced variety was recognized in the 1880s and has since become popular for both its aesthetics and utility.
Care tips
Golden Laced Wyandottes are hardy birds that adapt well to various climates. They require sufficient space to roam and forage but can also thrive in coops. Their docile temperament is great for families, but they may be prone to broodiness, so monitor accordingly.
Color varieties
Fun facts
- They are known for their hardiness in colder climates.
- Golden Laced Wyandottes are good layers and can produce 200-250 eggs yearly.
- Their unique feather pattern makes them popular in poultry exhibitions.
- These birds are friendly and do well with children.
The Golden Laced Wyandotte look
Golden Laced Wyandottes have rich gold feathers, each outlined in black. On a good bird, the lacing is crisp and even across the breast and back, giving a scaled look. Roosters have bright gold hackles striped with black and a black tail. It is one of the most popular Wyandotte colors and an easy bird to pick out in a mixed flock.
How it relates to the Wyandotte
The Wyandotte is an American breed known for a round body, a low rose comb and good laying. Golden Laced is a color variety, and it shares all the breed traits. It is closely related to Silver Laced, which has the same pattern with white instead of gold, and to the deeper red Black Laced Red.
What daily life is like
- Dependable layers of light to medium brown eggs.
- Calm overall, though hens can be assertive in the pecking order.
- Rose comb resists frostbite, so they are great for cold climates.
- Fluffy rear feathering can collect droppings, so check vents.
- Some hens go broody, especially in spring.
They need standard large fowl space and do well both free ranging and in a run. In hot climates, provide shade and water. Laying slows in winter and during the molt, then returns in spring.
Where to get them
Golden Laced Wyandottes are easy to find from hatcheries and feed stores. Hatchery lacing is often less sharp. For show quality, look to breeders. Bantams are also popular.
If you are torn between breeds, the Wyandotte vs Orpington comparison lays out the differences.
Common questions about Golden Laced Wyandottes
Are Golden Laced Wyandottes good for beginners?
Yes. They are hardy, calm and good layers.
What color eggs do they lay?
Light to medium brown.
Are Golden Laced Wyandottes aggressive?
Not usually toward people, but hens can be bossy with other chickens.
