Wyandotte colours and types.

Wyandotte chickens are known for their striking colours and patterns, making them a favourite among backyard poultry enthusiasts. With their distinct feathers and stunning hues, these birds can add a touch of vibrancy and life to any chicken coop.

In the United States, nine colour varieties are recognised by the American Poultry Association: black (1893), blue (1977), buff (1893), Columbian (1905), golden laced (1888), partridge (1893), silver laced (1883), silver pencilled (1902) and white (1888).

Below: A buff Laced Wyandotte in close up.

With bantam Wyandottes, the same nine colours are recognised, with the addition of buff Columbian.

The Poultry Club of Great Britain recognises barred, black, blue, blue-laced, blue partridge, buff, buff-laced, Columbian, gold-laced, partridge, red, silver-laced, silver-pencilled and white.

Below: A partridge wyandotte bantam hen.

The Entente Européenne, the European poultry authority, lists thirty colours for the Wyandotte. 

Wyandotte chickens come in a variety of colours, ranging from deep, dark shades to bright, eye-catching hues. Let's take a closer look at some of the most popular colours and patterns.

Colour	Description
Black	Black Wyandottes have a solid black plumage with a green sheen or a dull intense black. Their sleek, glossy feathers are a deep, lustrous black, with a greenish sheen that shimmers in the sunlight.
White	Pure brilliant white plumage with no hints of yellow or brassiness in the feathering. In White Wyandottes the presence of brassiness on surface, or creaminess of quills or under colour is a serious defect and is to be discounted.
Blue	Blue Wyandottes are known for their striking slate-blue feathers, the blue plumage has a black sheen.
Barred Wyandotte	Alternating bars of black and white. The ideal is clearly marked and even barring with well defined straight lines on the feathers.
Buff	Buff Wyandottes have a buff-coloured plumage, a warm, inviting shade of golden yellow . The colour should be even. Lighter is preferred.
Buff Laced	Also called the white laced gold, Buff Laced Wyandottes have a buff-coloured plumage with a white lace pattern around the feather edges.
Columbian	Columbian Wyandottes have a white plumage with a black neck ring and tail. The ideal is clearly defined lines between the black and white and no trace of yellow in the white feathers.
Golden Laced	Golden Laced Wyandottes have a golden-coloured plumage with a black lace pattern around the feather edge.
Partridge	Partridge Wyandottes are another unique variety, with feathers that look like they've been painted in rich, warm colours. The feathers are effectively triple laced with colour on the outer edges of the feather.
Blue laced Red	Blue laced Red Wyandottes have a solid red plumage with a blue lacing around the edge of the feather.
Silver Laced	Silver Laced Wyandottes have a silver-coloured plumage with a black lace pattern. A stunning variety with an eye catching pattern.
Silver Pencilled	Silver Pencilled Wyandottes have a silver-coloured plumage with black pencilling.
Red	The red Wyandotte is a dark red/brown all over.
Mille Fleur	The mille fleur Wyandotte has a dark brown ground colour on the feathers with black crescents and white spots on the tips.
Buff Columbian	Just like the Columbian pattern except buff ground colour instead of white.