Leghorn chickens are most notable for the huge amounts of big white eggs they lay. The Exchequer Leghorn is no exception. This dynamic bird originated in Leghorn, Italy, and is characterized by the black and white splash of feathers covering their body.
The word Exchequer is the name for the British Department responsible for taxation and funds. The Exchequer got their name not only from their plumage but also from the revenue their owner's profit from selling their eggs. They are excellent foragers and will glean much of their diet from pasture. Leghorns are active birds and do well with the heat. You can expect your hens to lay at least 5 white eggs per week.
Average Mature Weight: Roosters 5 lbs, Hens 3 1/2 lbs.
Exchequer Leghorn
Select Pickup Date: Pickup date is the date the chicks are 2 days old and are ready to go home. Live poultry will be available for pickup on pickup date and up to 36 hours after. NO EXCEPTIONS! Any order not picked up on the specified dates or within 36 hours will not be held for a longer period of time and will be considered abandoned. Because of the perishable nature of the product, we can not issue a refund for orders that are abandoned.
Picking up Chicks: You will be notified by email the day before pickup date that the chicks have hatched and will be ready to go along with available pick up times and location. If chicks are not available we will email/make effort to contact you to set up a next best date of your choosing.
100% Healthy Chicks Guarantee: If there is a problem with ANY of the birds after pick up you must CALL US IMMEDIATELY so we can help trouble shoot any possible causes for the problem. Review our Chick Care Guide for tips on how to set up their area and proper care. On cold days plan on bringing or purchasing a heating pad for their travel home. It is highly recommended you have a thermometer in their brooder to observe that the temperature is as recommended by age.
Please Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate the hatch date chosen. But inventory is constantly changing.
