10 Different Egg Laying Chickens

Allen Kochovski

4/14/2025

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00:0010 different kind of egg laying chickens and in the comments below tell me which is your favorite

00:05chicken 1. rhode island red the rhode island red chicken is a classic american breed with roots

00:13dating back to the mid-19th century developed in rhode island in massachusetts this breed was

00:19created by crossing birds like the malay leghorn and cochin to produce a hardy dual purpose chicken

00:25valued for both meat and egg production by the late 1800s rhode island reds became widely recognized

00:32for their resilience adaptability and impressive egg laying capabilities the breed was officially

00:38accepted into the american poultry association apa in 1904 for the single comb variety and in 1906

00:45for the rosecomb variety a healthy rhode island red hen can lay approximately 250 300 brown eggs per

00:53year making them one of the most reliable egg producers for backyard flocks and homesteads

00:59their strong independent nature and easy care make them a popular choice for poultry keepers

01:05interestingly the rhode island red is also the state bird of rhode island symbolizing its

01:09significance in american agricultural history 2. leghorn the leghorn chicken is an ancient breed

01:16that originated in italy particularly the region around livorno formerly known as leghorn in english

01:22brought to the united states in the early 1800s leghorns quickly became prized for their exceptional egg

01:28laying abilities leghorns are known for their slender build active nature and distinctive large combs

01:36while they come in various colors the white leghorn is the most common variety in commercial egg

01:41production due to its unmatched productivity a healthy leghorn hen can lay approximately 280 320 white eggs per

01:50year with some commercial strains producing even more their high energy levels efficient feed conversion

01:57and consistent laying make them a favorite in both backyard and industrial poultry settings

02:02despite their somewhat flighty temperament leghorns are hardy birds that thrive in warm climates and

02:07excel at foraging adding to their appeal for self-sufficient poultry keepers 3. the sussex chicken is an

02:15ancient english breed that dates back over 2 000 years originating in the county of sussex in southern

02:21england it's believed to have been present during the roman invasion of britain making it one of the

02:27oldest known chicken breeds sussex chickens were traditionally prized for their dual purpose

02:32qualities excelling in both meat production and egg laying the breed gained popularity in the 19th century

02:38during british poultry exhibitions where varieties like the speckled red and light sussex became

02:44particularly well known a healthy sussex hen can lay approximately 250 275 light brown to cream colored

02:53eggs per year they are known for their calm temperament friendly nature and adaptability making them a

03:00popular choice for backyard flocks due to their hardiness and steady egg production sussex chickens remain a

03:06staple in both traditional and modern poultry keeping 4. the plymouth rock chicken often called

03:13the barred rock due to its distinct black and white striped plumage is a classic american breed that

03:19originated in the united states in the mid-1800s it was first exhibited in boston in 1849 and became widely

03:27popular by the late 19th century the breed was developed by crossing dominique black java and other

03:34heritage breeds to create a hearty dual purpose bird valued for both meat and egg production the barred

03:40rock variety is the most recognized but other colors like white buff and silver penciled also exist a

03:47healthy plymouth rock hen can lay approximately 200 280 brown eggs per year known for their calm friendly

03:55nature and adaptability these birds are ideal for backyard flocks and homesteads their hardiness and

04:01consistent egg production have made them a staple in american poultry farming for generations

04:075. the australorp chicken is an australian breed developed in the early 1900s by refining the british

04:14black orpington breeders in australia focused on enhancing the orpington's egg-laying abilities while

04:19maintaining its hardiness and calm temperament the result was the australorp a remarkable layer that

04:25gained international attention for its productivity australorps made history when a group of hens set

04:31a world record by laying an astounding 364 eggs in 365 days under official testing conditions

04:40while modern backyard australorps may not quite match that record they are still highly productive

04:45typically laying 250 300 brown eggs per year known for their glossy black feathers with a greenish sheen

04:53australorps are gentle docile birds that thrive in various climates making them a favorite for

04:58beginner chicken keepers and families 6. the isa brown chicken is a modern hybrid breed developed in

05:06the 1970s by the institute de selection on email isa in france bred specifically for exceptional egg

05:13production and efficiency isa browns are a cross between carefully selected lines of rhode island reds and

05:19white leg horns as a hybrid isa browns are not officially recognized as a heritage breed but they

05:26are one of the most popular choices for commercial egg production and backyard flocks due to their

05:31consistent performance a healthy isa brown hen can lay approximately 300 350 large brown eggs per year

05:40making them one of the most prolific layers available isa browns are also known for their calm

05:46friendly nature making them an excellent choice for beginner poultry keepers and families looking

05:51for a reliable easy to manage bird 7. the golden comet chicken is a modern hybrid breed developed

05:58specifically for high-end production it was created by crossing a rhode island red rooster with a white rock

06:04hen this strategic pairing resulted in a hardy efficient layer that thrives in backyard flocks and commercial

06:10settings alike golden comets are known as sex linked chickens meaning males and females can be

06:17distinguished by color at hatching a valuable trait for breeders a healthy golden comet hen can lay

06:23approximately 250 300 large brown eggs per year they are particularly valued for starting to lay eggs at a

06:31younger age than many traditional breeds golden comets are friendly docile birds with a calm temperament

06:38making them ideal for beginner chicken keepers and family flocks their gentle nature and reliable egg

06:44production have made them a favorite among poultry enthusiasts eight the buff orpington chicken was

06:51developed in the late 1800s by william cook of orpington england cook aimed to create a hearty dual

06:57purpose bird that excelled in both meat production and egg laying the buff variety with its striking golden

07:04plumage became one of the most popular and iconic orpington colors buff orpingtons were introduced to

07:10the united states in the early 1900s where they quickly gained popularity for their gentle temperament

07:16attractive appearance and reliable egg production a healthy buff orpington hen can lay approximately 200

07:24280 light brown eggs per year known for their calm friendly nature buff orpingtons are often described as

07:31lap chickens due to their affectionate demeanor making them a favorite for families and backyard flocks

07:37their fluffy feathers also provide excellent insulation allowing them to thrive in colder climates

07:439. the welsommer chicken is an ancient dutch breed that originated in the welsom region of the netherlands

07:50it was developed in the early 1900s to create a hearty dual-purpose bird that could produce both

07:56high quality meat and distinctive eggs the breed was officially recognized in 1905 and is known for

08:03its striking appearance with deep reddish brown feathers and dark eyes well summers are best known for

08:09laying dark brown eggs often with speckles which makes them highly prized by poultry enthusiasts who

08:15appreciate eggs with unique visual appeal a healthy welsommer hen can lay approximately 160

08:22200 eggs per year while not as prolific as some other breeds their unique egg color and attractive

08:28appearance make them a popular choice for backyard flocks they are friendly calm birds that can adapt

08:34well to different environments 10. the marins chicken is a french breed that originated in the town of

08:41marins in the charat maritime region of southwestern france the breed was developed in the early 1900s

08:47through the crossbreeding of local french chickens with other breeds including indian game and crowed

08:52langchon marins became famous for their ability to lay dark brown eggs which is one of the breed's

08:59most notable traits marins hens are known for their distinctive plumage which can come in various

09:05colors including black copper wheaton and blue copper the breed was officially recognized in france in

09:11the 19th century and over time it became highly sought after particularly for its unique and deep

09:17chocolate brown eggs a healthy marins hen can lay approximately 150 200 eggs per year which is

09:24fewer than some other breeds but the eggs they produce are highly valued for their dark rich color

09:30the birds themselves are calm hearty and well suited for various climates making them a favor among

09:36poultry keepers looking for an eye-catching and reliable layer

10 Different Egg Laying Chickens

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