Cross Bred Chickens- A cross bred bird has parents of two different chicken breeds.These chickens breed true, producing offspring with traits like its parents. They produce a respectable number of eggs and pack on enough meat so you can make a meal out of culled chickens or extra roosters. Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds- Dual purpose chickens are usually the homesteader’s first choice.Commercial farms use Leghorns and average over 300 eggs per year from each hen. Egg Laying Chickens- These are the laying hens we know and love.Most meat chicken breeds reach butchering weight by only 8 weeks and never get old enough to lay an egg. Meat Chickens – These grow quickly with heavy breasts.There are five different groups you should know about. Image courtesy of Different Types of Chickensīefore we discuss specific chicken breeds, let’s talk types of chickens. Do you like white eggs or brown? Or maybe green? If you are selling farm fresh eggs most customers will want brown or colored eggs. When choosing a laying breed think about your personal preferences.
While there is some individual variation from hen to hen, there are specific chicken breeds that are the masters of egg laying.
All hens lay edible eggs, but some simply excel at egg production. Do you want to raise chickens for their eggs? We can help you choose the right breed.
