Chicken Breeds

There are actually hundreds of domesticated chicken breeds all over the world some of which have distinct physical and behavioral characteristics due to cross-breeding and geographical factors.

Normally, a breed’s physical traits differentiate it from other chickens such as size, color of plumage, type of comb (style), color of skin color, number of toes, feathering, color of earlobes and eggs, and geographical origin. Furthermore, chicken breeds are categorized according to their principal use, whether for eggs, meat, or ornamental purposes; some are also categorized as dual-purpose.

All chickens lay eggs, have edible meat, and have a unique appearance common to their particular breed. However, distinct breeds are the result of selective breeding to emphasize certain traits. Any breed may technically be used for general agricultural purposes, and all breeds are shown to some degree. But each chicken breed is known for a primary use.

Chickens for Egg Production

Egg producing chickens are generally light-weight and hens have a balanced temperament.

  

Egg Producing Chicken Breeds

Ameraucana	Kraienkoppe
Ancona	Lakenvelder
Andalusian	Leghorn
Araucana	Marans
Asturian Painted Hen	Minorca
Barnevelder	Orloff
Campine	Penedesenca
Catalana	Sicilian Buttercup
Easter Egger	White-Faced Black Spanish
Fayoumi	Welsummer
Jærhone