{"product_id":"blue-laced-gold-wyandotte-female-16-weeks-ready-to-lay","title":"Blue Laced Gold Wyandotte Female 16+ Weeks Ready to Lay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden plumage, blue lacing, and dependable dual-purpose appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Laced Gold Wyandottes combine rich golden feathers with soft blue edging and the rounded build of a classic dual-purpose chicken. These brown-egg layers are often calm and manageable, though their dense plumage makes shade and ventilation especially important in Central Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Laced Gold Wyandotte is a color variety of the Wyandotte, a sturdy American dual-purpose breed. Its golden plumage is outlined with blue lacing, complemented by a broad body, rose comb, and yellow legs. Feather color and lacing quality vary between birds; breeding blue-laced birds can also produce black-laced and splash-laced offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHens produce medium-to-large brown eggs, with laying levels influenced by breeding line, age, nutrition, season, and management. First eggs commonly arrive around 20–28 weeks, although some pullets mature later. Broodiness varies, and hens that become broody pause laying while they sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWyandottes are often calm and suitable for beginners, but individuals differ in friendliness and willingness to be handled. They tolerate confinement with adequate room and enjoy foraging. In Central Florida, provide reliable shade, fresh water, and an airy coop: their dense feathering suits cold weather better than prolonged heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Laced Gold Wyandotte Breed Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMedium–large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Eggs \/ Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e180–240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Age at First Lay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e20–28 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCalm, confident, sometimes assertive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Hen Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e6–6.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Rooster Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e8–8.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBroodiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate; varies by line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate; heat precautions needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConfinement Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with adequate space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eForaging \/ Free-Range Ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAppearance \/ Distinctive Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGolden feathers with blue edging; rounded body, rose comb, yellow legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFamily \/ Child Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes; supervised handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFlock Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with similar-sized breeds; may dominate timid birds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHousing \/ Space Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePlan 4–6 sq ft per bird in the coop and at least 10 sq ft in the run; prioritize shade and ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hard Run Acres Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54080828768556,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/1381\/5852\/files\/hra-blue-laced-gold-wyandotte-hen-ai-placeholder-20260930-214809_3a676b91-07f5-4693-8c54-8cfc0e9a9e10.png?v=1790805216","url":"https:\/\/hard-run-acres-farm.myshopify.com\/products\/blue-laced-gold-wyandotte-female-16-weeks-ready-to-lay","provider":"Hard Run Acres Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}