Description

White Yokohama Chicken

Breed History and Origin

When it comes to rare breed chickens, the team at Cackle Hatchery® has a lot to offer. We have decades of experience breeding unique poultry, including the elegant White Yokohama chicken. Originating in Japan, this ornamental longtail breed is admired for its graceful posture and flowing plumage. The White Yokohama was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1981 as part of the Oriental Class. Cackle Hatchery® has been one of the primary breeders of Yokohama varieties in the United States since 1977, maintaining bloodlines of White Yokohama along with other Yokohama varieties for exhibition and preservation.

Appearance and Breed Characteristics

The White Yokohama is known for its striking white plumage and extremely long saddle and tail feathers that give the breed its distinctive ornamental appearance. These birds have a slender, upright carriage and a pheasant-like body shape typical of the Yokohama breed. The breed features either a walnut or pea comb and has a refined appearance that allows it to compete well in poultry shows. Mature hens typically weigh about 3½ pounds, while roosters average around 4½ pounds, making this a lighter ornamental breed with graceful movement and elegant feather development.

Egg Production and Performance

White Yokohama hens lay cream or lightly tinted eggs that are generally small in size. Egg production is considered fair compared to production breeds, as this chicken is primarily kept for ornamental beauty and exhibition rather than egg production.

Temperament and Flock Suitability

White Yokohama chickens are active birds that do best in environments where they have space to move and elevated roosting areas. They commonly prefer roost heights four feet or higher when available. Fertility percentages typically range between 40–55%, with a recommended mating ratio of eight females to one male. Broodiness among hens may vary.

Longtail Breed Care

Yokohama chickens belong to the group of ornamental longtail breeds that require proper housing and care to maintain their flowing tail feathers and overall feather condition. With appropriate management, these birds can become a striking centerpiece in exhibition flocks.

To learn more about longtail chicken breeds, see our blogs:

Breed Spotlight: Lovely Longtail Chickens

Care and Feeding of Longtail Roosters

White Yokohama Chicken FAQs

What color eggs do White Yokohama chickens lay? White Yokohama hens lay small cream or lightly tinted eggs.
Are White Yokohama chickens good egg layers? Egg production is considered fair because the breed is primarily raised for ornamental and exhibition purposes.
How big do White Yokohama chickens get? Mature hens usually weigh about 3½ pounds, while roosters average around 4½ pounds.
Are White Yokohama chickens rare? Yes. The White Yokohama is considered a threatened heritage chicken breed and is maintained through conservation breeding programs.