Wyandotte chickens originate from the USA, and they are a large breed with a rounded appearance. They are a dual purpose breed and there are many color varieties such as blue, white, black, red, buff, partridge, silver pencilled, barred, blue and buff laced, silver, gold and Columbian.

The variety of colors makes them a breed that is often exhibited at poultry shows. They have red earlobes and rose combs. The hens are good layers and produce around 200 eggs per year. They are also reliable brooders, will often sit on other eggs and they are good mothers.

Wyandottes are docile in temperament and easy to handle. They are good foragers and happy to be in a free range set up, although they can adapt to smaller enclosures. They are hardy and able to tolerate colder temperatures. Mature males weigh around 3.8kg and the females 2.7 kg. Bantam sizes are available.