
Chicken Varieties 2025
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Rhode Island Red
The Rhode Island Red is a classic and widely popular breed valued for excellent egg laying abilities and adaptable nature. Recognized by its deep red plumage, these birds are known for their hardiness, and consistent production of large brown eggs.
Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs
Not broody
Excellent layer – 300+ Eggs per year
Dual purpose
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Black Sex Link
Black Sex Links are a barnyard staple. This breed is very much dual purpose. Roosters carry a heavy body while hens are great egg producers. Females are solid black with a reddish cast in the face, neck, and chest. The roosters resemble a Barred Rock
Mature weight 6lbs
Non broody
Excellent layers – 300+ Eggs per year
Sex Link
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Golden Comet
Widely acclaimed in the poultry industry where brown eggs are preferred - these are one of the finest brown egg layers available today. They mature early and are a quiet bird. Comets are quite robust and can withstand the colder, non-insulated laying houses
Mature Weight 4.5-5.5lbs
Non broody
Excellent layers – 325+ Eggs per year
Sex-Link​
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Barred Plymouth Rock
This is another old favorite and one that, in true breeding style, delivers big profits. This is one of the oldest and most selected strain of Barred Rocks in the U.S. The Barred Plymouth Rock has held its own because of its great merit as a profitable, practical fowl for every day in the year use.
Mature weight 7.5-9.5lbs
Occasionally broody
Very good layers – 275+ Eggs per year
Dual Purpose
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Black Australorp
A Black Australorp’s striking iridescence, calm personality, and dependable laying make them an ideal backyard chicken. One Black Australorp holds the world record for laying 364 eggs in 365 days under official Australian testing.
Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs
Occasionally broody
Very good layer
Dual purpose
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Brown Leghorn
Leghorns are unrivaled in white egg production. This breed is so light their feed-to-egg conversion is outstanding and being adaptable to confinement makes this bird an ideal candidate for production. The Brown Leghorn is a spirited, stylish, active bird which is exceedingly hardy.
Mature weight 4-6lbs
Non broody
Excellent layers – 300+ Eggs per year
Feed to egg efficient
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Buff Orpington
Orpingtons are an excellent starter bird. Their calm, pet-like disposition makes them an ideal fit for the novice flock owner. They have a very low and broad body giving them a curvy, fluffy appearance. They are beautiful buff color and will lay lots of nice brown eggs.
Mature weight 8-10lbs
Very broody
Very Good layer – 250+ Eggs per year
Very friendly
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Americana
Dubbed Easter Eggers for their diverse egg colors, these chickens come in various sizes and hues, featuring charming muffs, beards, and full tails. With a friendly disposition, they make excellent backyard companions, though they aren’t typically recommended for show purposes.
Mature Weight 5.5-6.5lbs
Sometimes broody
Very good layer – 250+ Eggs per year
Colored eggs
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Gold Laced Wyandotte
The Golden Laced Wyandotte is a striking chicken breed distinguished by its beautiful golden and black laced feather pattern. With a friendly temperament and excellent egg-laying capabilities, these birds are a favorite among backyard poultry enthusiasts for their attractive appearance and utility. Their rose comb, large bodies, and dense feathering make them exceptionally cold hardy
Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs
Occasionally broody
Very Good layer – 250+ Eggs per year
Cold tolerant
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Buff Brahma
A stately bid is known for its exceptional winter performance due to its small rose comb, dense feathering, end feathered shanks and toes. Between their unruffled attitude and beautiful buff feathers edged in black on the neck, wings, and tail; they are a perfect backyard bird
Mature weight 9.5 lbs.
Very broody
Average layer – 200 eggs per year
Huge breed
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Barnevelder
Originating from Holland this is a very cold tolerant breed. They are a gorgeous burnt orange with thick black lacing throughout. They are medium-sized bird laying dark brown eggs. With their calm and easygoing temperament, they are an excellent choice for your backyard.
Mature weight 6-7lbs
Non broody
Good layer – 225+ Eggs per year
Cold tolerant
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Olive Egger
A wildcard when it comes to appearance, these are predominantly black, blue, or brown chicks however they grow out in almost every color and/or combination of muffs and beards. They lay predominantly green eggs ranging in color from sage to olive.
Mature weight 5.5-7.5lbs
Sometimes broody
Very good layer – 250+ Eggs per year
Hybrid
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Cornish X Rock Cross – MEAT BIRDS
The pinnacle of efficiency in meat chicken production. Engineered for rapid growth and optimal meat yield, these birds boast an impressive market weight of 4.5 to 6 pounds in just 6-8 weeks. Perfectly suited for those seeking a high-performance poultry option, the Cornish Rock Cross delivers on its reputation for superior feed conversion and robust muscle development.
















