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Minorca
Largest white-egg layer with massive comb and wattles.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
200
Egg size
extra large
Purpose
egg
Class
Mediterranean
Size
large
Hen weight
6.5 lbs
Rooster weight
9 lbs
Temperament
active, alert, noisy
Noise level
loud
Origin
Spain
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Minorca
Minorcas are the largest of the Mediterranean breeds, laying the largest white eggs of any chicken.
Care tips
Single comb prone to frostbite — house in mild climates.
Color varieties
blackwhitebuff
Fun facts
- Lays the largest white eggs of any breed
- Massive floppy comb and wattles