The Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is a visually striking chicken breed known for its unique plumage. It features a rich red base color with intricate blue lacing, which is actually a shade of gray, outlining each feather. This breed is a dual-purpose chicken, meaning it's good for both egg production and meat. They are also known for their calm and friendly temperament, making them suitable for backyard flocks. 
Here's a more detailed look at the breed:
Appearance:
Plumage:
The defining characteristic is the red base color with blue (or gray) lacing. The lacing can vary in shade, from dark gray to pale gray (splash). 
Size:
Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are medium to large birds. Hens typically weigh 6-7 lbs, and roosters around 8 lbs. 
Other features:
They have a rounded body shape, a rose comb, red wattles, and yellow legs and skin. 
Temperament:
Docile and friendly: They are known for their calm, docile, and friendly nature, making them easy to handle and good for families.
Good with other chickens: They generally get along well with other chickens in a flock. 
Egg production:
They are reliable layers of medium to large brown eggs, producing around 200-280 eggs per year. 
Meat:
While primarily kept for eggs, they are a dual-purpose breed, offering a decent amount of meat. 
Hardiness:
Cold and heat:
They are known for their hardiness, thriving in both cold and warm climates.
Rose comb:
Their rose comb is less prone to frostbite than a single comb in colder weather. 
Other points:
BBS gene: The "blue" in the lacing is actually a result of the BBS gene (blue, black, and splash), which means that when breeding blue to blue, you'll get a mix of blue, black, and splash chicks. 
Rare variety: This variety of Wyandotte is relatively new to the United States.