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Splash Laced Red Wyandottes
Breed Facts
- Poultry Show Class: American
- Weights: Hen ——-6 1/2 lbs
Rooster—-8 1/2 lb
Pullet——-5 1/2 lbs
Cockerel—7 1/2 lbs - Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
- Egg Shell Color: Brown
- Egg Production: 200 eggs per year. (estimates only, see FAQ)
- Egg Size: Large
- Temperament: Docile
- Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
- Broody: Setter
- Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
- Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Country of Origin: United States
- APA: No
- TLC: Graduated from priority list in 2016
- Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte since 2017.
Splash Laced Red Wyandotte Chicken
Breed Overview and Origin
The Splash Laced Red Wyandotte chicken is a colorful variety of the Wyandotte breed, known for its rounded body shape, calm nature, and attractive red feathers marked with soft splash-colored lacing. These chickens are popular with backyard flock owners who want a practical brown egg layer with ornamental appeal.
Cackle Hatchery® offers Splash Laced Red Wyandotte chicks for sale as part of our brown egg layer and cold-hardy chicken selection. This variety is closely related to the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and comes from the same general color family, but the splash coloring gives the bird a lighter, softer appearance. Cackle’s product page lists this breed under both Brown Egg Layers and Cold Weather Chickens, which fits the Wyandotte’s reputation as a useful, hardy backyard chicken.
The Wyandotte breed itself is an American dual-purpose chicken valued for both eggs and meat, while the Splash Laced Red variety is especially appreciated for its beauty, calm temperament, and steady brown egg production.
Appearance and Characteristics
Splash Laced Red Wyandottes have a broad, rounded body, full feathering, yellow skin, and a rose comb. The rose comb is one reason many keepers like Wyandottes for colder climates, since smaller combs are generally less prone to frostbite than large single combs.
Their color pattern is what makes them stand out. A Splash Laced Red Wyandotte usually has rich red or chestnut-colored feathers edged or marked with pale blue, gray, white, or splash-colored lacing. Because splash coloring can vary, not every bird will look exactly the same. Some birds may show lighter markings, while others may have more contrast in the feather pattern.
This is a good breed for customers who want chickens that are both useful and attractive in the flock.
Splash Laced Red Wyandotte vs. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte: How to Tell the Difference
Splash Laced Red Wyandottes are commonly confused with Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, and the comparison is worth explaining because the two varieties are closely related. Cackle Hatchery® has a helpful article explaining the difference between Blue Laced Red Wyandottes and Splash Laced Red Wyandottes.
The main difference is feather color. Blue Laced Red Wyandottes usually have stronger blue-gray edging around red feathers. Splash Laced Red Wyandottes usually appear lighter, with paler blue, gray, whitish, or splash-colored markings.
Both varieties are attractive brown egg layers with similar Wyandotte body type and temperament. If you prefer a darker, more defined lacing pattern, you may want Blue Laced Red Wyandottes. If you like a lighter, softer splash pattern, the Splash Laced Red Wyandotte may be the better choice.
Egg Production and Utility
Splash Laced Red Wyandottes are useful brown egg layers. Cackle Hatchery® lists this variety as a brown egg layer, and the page includes breed details for egg color, egg production, temperament, weight, and related flock information.
A practical way to describe production is:
Cackle Hatchery® lists this breed as laying approximately 200 brown eggs per year, though actual production can vary with age, daylight, nutrition, weather, housing, and overall flock management.
As a Wyandotte-type chicken, this variety is also useful as a dual-purpose backyard bird. Many keepers choose Wyandottes because they combine attractive appearance, good body size, cold hardiness, and dependable egg production.
Temperament and Suitability
Splash Laced Red Wyandottes are generally calm, steady, and easy to manage. Their temperament can make them a good fit for backyard flocks, family flocks, small farms, and homesteads. Like all chickens, individual personality can vary depending on handling, flock setup, space, and environment.
They can do well in a backyard setting when provided proper housing, feed, clean water, predator protection, and enough room to move comfortably. Wyandottes are often appreciated by keepers who want a bird that is attractive without being overly flighty.
This breed can be a good choice for beginners who want a brown egg layer with ornamental color, but customers should understand that splash feather patterns vary from bird to bird.
Is the Splash Laced Red Wyandotte Chicken Right for Your Flock?
Choose Splash Laced Red Wyandotte chickens if you want:
- A colorful Wyandotte variety
- A brown egg layer
- A calm backyard chicken
- A cold-hardy chicken breed
- A dual-purpose style bird
- A breed with ornamental appeal
- A chicken that can work well in family flocks
- A bird related to Blue Laced Red Wyandottes
- A practical layer with a unique feather pattern
- A breed that adds color and variety to your flock
This may not be the best choice if you need an APA-recognized show variety, since Splash Laced Red is not currently listed as an accepted APA color variety. The American Poultry Association maintains accepted breed and variety lists, and Splash Laced Red is not listed as an accepted Wyandotte variety there.
Breed History and Preservation
The Wyandotte is a historic American chicken breed developed as a useful farm bird for eggs and meat. Over time, breeders developed many color varieties, including laced varieties that remain popular with backyard poultry keepers.
The Splash Laced Red Wyandotte comes from the same general color family as the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte. Cackle Hatchery® notes that there is often confusion between the blue laced and splash laced varieties because they are related and can look similar.
Cackle Hatchery® has also offered Blue Laced Red Wyandottes and related hatching eggs, giving customers several ways to work with this attractive Wyandotte color family.
Recognition and Availability
The Wyandotte breed is recognized by the American Poultry Association, but Splash Laced Red is not currently an APA-recognized color variety. This means Splash Laced Red Wyandottes are best described as a colorful production-type or backyard variety rather than a standard exhibition variety.
Cackle Hatchery® offers Splash Laced Red Wyandottes as day-old baby chicks. Availability may vary by hatch date, season, egg numbers, and order timing. Check Cackle Hatchery’s Availability Chart for current hatch and shipping availability.
Related Breeds and Helpful Cackle Hatchery® Resources
If you like Splash Laced Red Wyandottes, you may also want to compare them with Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, since the two varieties are closely related and often searched together. Cackle Hatchery® also has a helpful article explaining the difference between a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and a Splash Laced Red Wyandotte.
Customers may also want to browse Cackle Hatchery’s brown egg laying chickens, cold weather chickens, baby chicks for sale, Chicken Breed Selector, and Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart to compare other breeds by egg color, temperament, purpose, and climate suitability.
FAQ: Splash Laced Red Wyandotte Chicken
What is a Splash Laced Red Wyandotte chicken?
A Splash Laced Red Wyandotte is a colorful variety of Wyandotte chicken with red feathers marked by pale blue, gray, white, or splash-colored lacing. It is popular as a backyard brown egg layer with ornamental appeal.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes good egg layers?
Yes. Splash Laced Red Wyandottes are useful brown egg layers. Cackle Hatchery® lists this variety as producing approximately 200 eggs per year, though actual production can vary with care, season, daylight, feed, and age.
What color eggs do Splash Laced Red Wyandottes lay?
Splash Laced Red Wyandottes lay brown eggs.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes friendly?
They are generally calm and manageable, though temperament can vary by individual bird, handling, flock setup, and environment.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes good for beginners?
Yes, they can be a good choice for beginners who want a calm, attractive brown egg layer. As with any breed, success depends on proper brooder care, housing, feed, water, and predator protection.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes cold hardy?
Yes, Wyandottes are generally considered cold-hardy chickens. Their rose comb is one feature that can be helpful in colder climates.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes good for backyard flocks?
Yes. Their calm temperament, brown egg production, and attractive coloring make them a good fit for many backyard flocks.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes good for free range?
They can do well with supervised free range or in a properly sized run. Like all chickens, they need protection from predators and safe housing at night.
What is the difference between Splash Laced Red and Blue Laced Red Wyandottes?
Blue Laced Red Wyandottes usually have stronger blue-gray lacing, while Splash Laced Red Wyandottes usually have lighter, softer splash-colored markings. Both are related Wyandotte varieties with similar body type and general usefulness.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes APA recognized?
No. The Wyandotte breed is APA recognized, but Splash Laced Red is not currently an APA-recognized color variety.
Are Splash Laced Red Wyandottes rare?
They are less common than many standard Wyandotte colors and are often sought after by keepers who want a colorful backyard flock.
Do Splash Laced Red Wyandottes go broody?
Some Wyandottes may go broody, but broodiness can vary by individual hen and flock line.
How big do Splash Laced Red Wyandottes get?
They are a medium-to-large Wyandotte-type chicken with a broad, rounded body. Exact mature weights can vary by sex, line, and management.
Where can I check Splash Laced Red Wyandotte chick availability?
You can check Cackle Hatchery’s Availability Chart or the Splash Laced Red Wyandotte product page for current hatch dates and ordering availability.
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