Product Overview

The Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet is a 15 to 22 week old female chicken that is close to laying age and ready to become a beautiful addition to your backyard flock. This is a great option for customers who want a docile, attractive brown egg layer without raising day-old chicks.

Cackle Hatchery® offers Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets as older female birds. Each pullet is priced at $46.00, with a maximum of 2 per order only. Cackle’s started pullet listing confirms this product is a 15 to 22 week old female chicken and references the 2014 name change from Silver Laced Wyandotte to Black Laced Silver Wyandotte.

Shipping and handling charges are:

1 bird: $231.00
2 birds: $276.00

These started pullets are vaccinated for Marek’s disease at no additional charge. They are fed non-GMO feed from day one, raised with human interaction to help reduce flightiness, and grown in large areas with other birds.

Why Choose Started Pullets?

Started pullets are ideal for customers who want female chickens already past the baby chick stage. Since these birds are 15 to 22 weeks old, they are much closer to laying age than day-old chicks.

They can be a strong choice if you want:

A 15 to 22 week old female chicken
A bird closer to laying age
A Marek’s vaccinated pullet
A bird fed non-GMO feed from day one
A pullet raised with human interaction
A less flighty backyard flock addition
A docile brown egg layer
A beautiful black-laced silver chicken

Started pullets still need a safe transition period when they arrive. Provide clean water, proper feed, secure housing, predator protection, and time to settle into the flock.

Breed Overview and Origin

The Black Laced Silver Wyandotte was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1883. This variety originated in New York State and is the parent variety of all other Wyandotte varieties.

Wyandottes are classic American chickens known for beauty, hardiness, useful egg production, and backyard value. The Black Laced Silver variety is especially popular because of its striking contrast between silvery white feathers and black lacing.

Cackle Hatchery® offers the production type/line Black Laced Silver Wyandotte for this started pullet product, not the show type.

Appearance and Characteristics

Black Laced Silver Wyandottes have mostly silvery white feathers edged with black lacing, along with a black tail. This pattern gives them a clean, ornamental look that stands out in a mixed backyard flock.

They have clean legs, a red rose comb, red earlobes, and red wattles. The rose comb is especially helpful in colder climates because it is smaller and closer to the head than a large single comb.

Cackle’s Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chick listing describes the variety as a beautiful, docile brown egg layer with striking silver feathers and black lacing.

Egg Production and Backyard Value

Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are practical backyard chickens as well as beautiful flock birds. They lay brown eggs and work well for customers who want a calm, attractive bird with good utility.

Since these started pullets are 15 to 22 weeks old, they may begin laying sooner after arrival than day-old chicks, depending on age, season, daylight, nutrition, stress, and individual development.

Customers comparing brown egg layers can browse Cackle’s Brown Egg Layer Chickens category. For customers in colder climates, Cackle also lists Black Laced Silver Wyandottes among its Cold Weather Chickens options.

Temperament, Broodiness, and Mothering Ability

Black Laced Silver Wyandottes are docile birds, making them a good choice for many backyard flocks. They can work well in family settings, small farms, and mixed flocks when introduced properly.

They will occasionally go broody and can make excellent mothers. Broodiness can be helpful for customers who want natural chick-raising behavior, but it may temporarily reduce egg collection while a hen is sitting.

These started pullets have had human interaction and have been raised in large areas with other birds, which can help them adjust to backyard flock life when handled calmly and given enough space.

Confinement and Free-Range Use

Black Laced Silver Wyandottes work well in confinement or free range. This makes them flexible for several flock setups, including backyard coops, chicken runs, larger poultry houses, and free-range systems.

In confinement, provide enough room, ventilation, clean bedding, and access to feed and water. In free-range settings, offer secure nighttime housing and predator protection.

Because of their combination of beauty, usefulness, and docile temperament, they make a great backyard chicken for customers who want more than just egg production.

Name Note: Silver Laced Wyandotte vs Black Laced Silver Wyandotte

Cackle Hatchery® started using the name Black Laced Silver Wyandotte in 2014 to make the color description clearer. With varieties such as Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and other laced Wyandotte colors becoming more popular, the full descriptive name helps reduce confusion.

So, the bird many customers know as the Silver Laced Wyandotte is now called Black Laced Silver Wyandotte by Cackle Hatchery®. Cackle repeats this naming note on its Black Laced Silver Wyandotte hatching eggs listing.

Production Type vs Exhibition Type

Cackle Hatchery® offers this started pullet product as its production type/line, not the show type.

Choose this started pullet if you want an older female bird for backyard eggs, beauty, hardiness, and flock enjoyment. Choose Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Exhibition/Show Type chicks if your main goal is a show-type bird raised from the chick stage. Cackle’s exhibition listing notes that Cackle has been developing its pure exhibition-type Silver Laced Wyandotte bloodline since 2015.

Production type birds are generally selected more for practical flock performance, while exhibition type birds are selected more heavily for show traits and breed type.

Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet vs Day-Old Chicks

Choose a started pullet if you want an older female bird that is closer to laying age and already past the brooder stage.

Choose day-old Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chicks if you want a lower starting price, more order flexibility, or the experience of raising chicks from the beginning. Cackle’s chick listing describes the variety as a docile brown egg layer with silver feathers and black lacing.

Started pullets are especially helpful for customers who want older female birds and do not want to manage heat lamps, brooders, and early chick care.

Other Wyandotte Varieties to Compare

Customers who like Black Laced Silver Wyandottes may also want to compare other Wyandotte colors from Cackle Hatchery®.

Related options include Black Laced Golden Wyandotte, Black Laced Red Wyandotte, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Splash Laced Red Wyandotte, and Columbian Wyandotte.

Cackle’s Wyandotte Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight is a helpful internal resource for customers who want to learn more about Wyandotte varieties and history.

Hatching Eggs Option

At limited times of the year, Cackle Hatchery® offers non-show type Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Fertile Hatching Eggs for customers who want to incubate and hatch this variety at home. The hatching egg listing also includes Cackle’s note about the name change from Silver Laced Wyandotte to Black Laced Silver Wyandotte.

Hatching eggs are a different experience than ordering started pullets. Started pullets are older female birds, while hatching eggs require an incubator or broody hen, proper temperature and humidity, and chick brooding after hatch.

Started Pullet Guarantee and Refund Note

Cackle Hatchery® does not offer reshipments for these birds. Only a refund of the bird cost is offered under the started pullet policy.

Customers should review Cackle Hatchery’s Chicken Guarantees and Policies page before ordering started pullets. Because these are live juvenile birds, customers should be ready to receive them promptly and move them into safe, prepared housing.

Shipping, Pricing, and Order Limits

Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets are priced at $46.00 each.

Current order limits and shipping charges:

1 bird: $231.00 shipping and handling
2 birds: $276.00 shipping and handling
Maximum: 2 per order only

These shipping charges reflect the special handling required for older started birds. Started pullets are much larger than day-old chicks and require a different shipping process.

Not available for residents of:

Minnesota
Virgin Islands
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

Customers should check the Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet product page and Cackle’s Availability Chart before ordering.

Is This Product Right for Your Flock?

Choose Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets if you want:

A 15 to 22 week old female chicken
A bird closer to laying age than a chick
A Marek’s vaccinated started pullet
A bird fed non-GMO feed from day one
A pullet raised with human interaction
A docile brown egg layer
A beautiful silver-and-black laced bird
A rose comb chicken
A bird that works in confinement or free range
A maximum order of 2 started pullets

Overall, this is a strong choice for customers who want a beautiful, docile, production-type Wyandotte without raising day-old chicks. It is not the best choice for customers who want exhibition-type started pullets, large order quantities, or birds shipped to restricted locations.

Recognition and Availability

Cackle Hatchery® sells Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets as 15 to 22 week old female chickens. Cackle also offers day-old Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chicks, Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Exhibition/Show Type chicks, and Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Fertile Hatching Eggs at limited times of the year.

Customers may also want to compare Black Laced Golden Wyandotte, Black Laced Red Wyandotte, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Splash Laced Red Wyandotte, Columbian Wyandotte, and Cackle’s Brown Egg Layer Chickens.

Related Breeds and Helpful Cackle Hatchery® Resources

If you like this product, you may also want to compare Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chicks, Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Exhibition/Show Type, Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Fertile Hatching Eggs, Black Laced Golden Wyandotte, Black Laced Red Wyandotte, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Splash Laced Red Wyandotte, Columbian Wyandotte, Brown Egg Layer Chickens, Cold Weather Chickens, and Grown Fowl / Started Pullets.

Helpful Cackle resources include Wyandotte Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight, Chicken Guarantees and Policies, Chicken Care Instructions, Chicken Breed Selector, Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart, and Availability Chart.

FAQ: Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet

What is a Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet?

It is a 15 to 22 week old female Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chicken that is closer to laying age than a day-old chick.

How much does a Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet cost?

Each pullet is listed at $46.00.

What is the maximum order?

The maximum is 2 Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets per order.

What are the shipping and handling charges?

Shipping and handling is $231.00 for 1 bird and $276.00 for 2 birds.

Are these pullets vaccinated?

Yes. They have been vaccinated for Marek’s disease at no additional charge.

Are these started pullets fed non-GMO feed?

Yes. They are fed non-GMO feed from day one.

Are these pullets used to people?

Yes. They have human interaction, which helps make them less flighty.

Are they raised with other birds?

Yes. They have been raised in large areas with other birds.

When was the Black Laced Silver Wyandotte admitted to the American Standard of Perfection?

This variety was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1883.

Where did Black Laced Silver Wyandottes originate?

They originated in New York State.

Are Black Laced Silver Wyandottes the parent variety of other Wyandottes?

Yes. This variety is considered the parent variety of all other Wyandotte varieties.

What do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes look like?

They have mostly silvery white feathers edged with black lacing, a black tail, clean legs, red rose comb, red earlobes, and red wattles.

What color eggs do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes lay?

They lay brown eggs.

Are Black Laced Silver Wyandottes docile?

Yes. They are known as docile birds and can be great backyard chickens.

Do Black Laced Silver Wyandottes go broody?

They may occasionally go broody and can make excellent mothers.

Are they good for confinement or free range?

Yes. They work well in confinement or free-range setups.

Why does Cackle call them Black Laced Silver Wyandottes instead of Silver Laced Wyandottes?

Cackle Hatchery® began using the more descriptive name in 2014 to reduce confusion as more laced Wyandotte color varieties became popular.

Does Cackle sell production type or exhibition type started pullets?

Cackle offers production type/line Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets, not show type started pullets.

Does Cackle sell exhibition type chicks?

Yes. Cackle offers Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Exhibition/Show Type chicks.

Does Cackle sell hatching eggs?

Yes. At limited times of the year, Cackle offers Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Fertile Hatching Eggs.

Does Cackle offer reshipments on these birds?

No. Cackle does not offer reshipments for these birds, only a refund of the bird cost under the started pullet policy.

Where are Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullets not available?

They are not available for residents of Minnesota, Virgin Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

Where can I check availability?

Check the Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Started Pullet product page and Cackle’s Availability Chart for current ordering options.