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Chicken Breeds: Fact File

 The Leghorn Chicken

Leghorn chicken

Name:Leghorn
Origin: Tuscany, Italy
Weight: (M)6lbs (F)4.5lbs
Egg Colour: White
Comb Type: Single or Rose
Purpose: Layer

Brief History:

The Leghorn was first bred in Italy and introduced to America in the mid 1850's.They are named after the Italian city of Livorno which translates to english as 'Leghorn'.
They are very prolific egg layers and because of this they are one of the most popular breeds in the world.