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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.

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