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Chicken Varieties 2025

 

 

 

 

Rhode Island Red

If you are striving for the "Peak" in egg production and still want a heavy bird with good market possibilities, these Reds are for you. A check of national egg laying contest records will reveal the superior egg laying qualities of this breed.

Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs

Occasionally broody

Excellent layer

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 6.7lbs

Non broody

Excellant layers

Barred Rock crossed with Rhode Island Red

 

 

 

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

Cold tolerant

Rhode Island White crossed with Rhode Island Red

 

 

 

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 7.5-9.5

Occasionally broody

Very good layers

Cold/heat tolerant

 

Buff Orpington

Orpingtons are an excellent starter bird for those looking for a general-purpose chicken. 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. They make wonderful fryers and roasters

Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs

Occasionally broody

Good layer

Cold tolerant

Americana

Also known as Easter Egger because of the variety of colored eggs they lay. They come in many colors and sizes and have a good disposition. Many of these birds have muffs and beards and all have full tails. They are great backyard birds but not recommended for showing.

Mature Weight 6.5-7.5lbs

Non broody

Good layer – variety of colors, often blue/green, can be brown

Heat/cold tolerant

 

Gold Laced Wyandotte

Is one of the most beautiful breeds we offer. Their feather pattern is a combination of rich golden brown laced with a greenish-black tipped feather. They have rose combs, and are good producers of brown eggs

Mature weight 6.5-8.5lbs

Occasionally broody

Good layer

Cold tolerant

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Brown Leghorn

A long-standing favorite with a whopping 16 APA recognized varieties, the Leghorn is unrivaled in white egg production. Being as 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. Its activity can even make it somewhat wild

Mature weight 4-6lbs

Non broody

Excellent layers

Heat/cold tolerant

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

Light Brahma

Their smooth fitting full plumage is striking, with white-edged black feathers in the neck, wings and tail. The heavily feathered shanks and outer toes are another interesting feature. Brahmas are dependable producers of large brown eggs.

Mature weight 10-13 lbs

Very broody

Average layer

Cold Tolerant

 

Columbian Rock Cross

A Hybrid chicken bred from a Columbian Plymouth Rock Rooster and Rhode Island Red Hen. This robust, dual-purpose bird is known for its ability to efficiently produce eggs even in the coldest of climates. An excellent layer of cream-colored brown eggs with a calm good-natured disposition, this cross is a great choice for the family flock.

Mature weight 6-7lbs

Non broody

Excellent layer

Cold tolerant

Rhode Island Red crossed with Columbian Plymouth Rock

 

Cornish X Rock Cross – MEAT BIRDS

The crossing of purebred Cornish and White Rock hens produces this fine broiler. Cornish Cross is the most popular, fastest and most efficient meat chicken on the market. They have large breasts, thigh and leg proportions. Their white feathers and yellow skin make for clean processing.

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