Leghorn

The Leghorn is a breed of chicken originating in Tuscany, in central Italy. Birds were first exported to North America in 1828 from the port city of Livorno, on the western coast of Tuscany. They were initially called “Italians”, but by 1865 the breed was known as “Leghorn”, the traditional anglicisation of “Livorno”.
They are prolific layers that rarely go broody.
Eggs are white and of good size and are laid throughout the year.

Primary use: eggs

Egg production (annual): 280

Temperament: Nervous, Flighty

Egg color: White