Petaluma California White Leghorn Chickens 1910s Postcard Unposted Divided

This postcard dates to the 1910s and depicts a large flock of White Leghorn chickens in Petaluma, California, during the height of the region’s poultry industry.

Petaluma became one of the leading centers of egg production in the United States in the early twentieth century, with large-scale poultry operations supplying national markets. The scene features a dense grouping of White Leghorn chickens spread across a fenced farmyard, with a man distributing feed, while barns and agricultural structures are visible in the background, illustrating the scale and organization of commercial poultry farming.

The postcard presents a sepia-toned printed image with a wide composition emphasizing the sheer number of birds and the orderly layout of the farm environment. The caption identifies the breed and location, reinforcing Petaluma’s reputation as a major hub for poultry production during this period.

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