Golden Laced Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
Golden Laced Wyandotte — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~200 Eggs/Year
- Medium–Large Brown Eggs
- 18–20 Weeks to Lay
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The Golden Laced Wyandotte is the kind of bird that makes visitors stop and stare. Rich golden feathers edged in crisp black lacing — it's one of the most beautiful heritage breeds in existence, and it's just as practical as it is pretty.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 Approximately 200 medium–large brown eggs per year — consistent, reliable production from a heritage breed built for the long haul
- 🪶 Stunning gold and black laced plumage — a classic American breed that's been turning heads since the 1880s
- ❄️ Extremely cold-hardy with a rose comb — minimal frostbite risk, ideal for northern climates
- 🐓 Calm and docile — easy to manage, integrates well into mixed flocks
- 🌿 Dual-purpose heritage breed — good for both eggs and the table
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Golden Laced Wyandottes are selected for correct lacing, type, and temperament. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Full lacing pattern develops as birds mature into adulthood.
Weeks to first egg: 18–20 weeks
Egg size: Medium–Large
Egg color: Brown
A timeless American classic — reserve your Golden Laced Wyandotte chicks for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Hens lay approximately 200 medium–large brown eggs per year. Actual output varies.
Maturity
Typically begins laying at 18–20 weeks. Timing varies by individual bird and growing conditions.
Temperament
Calm and docile.
Appearance
Golden feathers edged in black lacing; pattern develops with maturity.
Adaptability
Cold-hardy with a rose comb; protect from weather extremes.
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING
6–14 chicks — $44.95
15–25 chicks — $39.95 — BEST VALUE
26–50 chicks — $79.95
51–100 chicks — $99.95
Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds
Order 15–25 chicks and receive our lowest live-chick shipping rate.
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.
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