Breed library

Expanded chicken breed library

Browse a much larger library of standard, heritage, rare, and exotic chicken breeds. Each entry includes practical planning stats plus a breed thumbnail when one has been generated and saved to your site.

Public breeds

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APA

Rhode Island Red

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Rhode Island Red

Dual purpose

Large

Classic American red utility breed valued for practical brown-egg production and a strong farm-hardy frame.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
220-280 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low Cold: High

2 varieties

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APA

Plymouth Rock

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Plymouth Rock

Dual purpose

Large

Classic American dual-purpose breed known for barred, white, buff, partridge, silver penciled, Columbian, and blue varieties.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

8 varieties

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APA

New Hampshire

Variety images pending

New Hampshire

Dual purpose

Large

Fast-growing American red utility breed developed from Rhode Island Red stock for practical meat-and-egg performance.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low-moderate Cold: High

2 varieties

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APA

Leghorn

Variety images pending

Leghorn

Egg production

Light

Classic Mediterranean white-egg layer with a refined frame, active carriage, and strong production efficiency.

Egg color
White
Egg output
250-320 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low Cold: Moderate

15 varieties

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APA

Orpington

Variety images pending

Orpington

Dual purpose

Large

Soft-feathered English utility breed with a broad deep body and notably calm, family-friendly disposition.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
170-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate-high Cold: High

14 varieties

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APA

Wyandotte

Variety images pending

Wyandotte

Dual purpose

Large

Rounded rose-combed American utility breed known for winter hardiness and its many recognized color varieties.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low-moderate Cold: Very high

14 varieties

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APA

Sussex

Variety images pending

Sussex

Dual purpose

Large

Classic English farm breed suited to eggs, meat, and active free-range backyard life across several well-known color varieties.

Egg color
Tinted
Egg output
180-250 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

8 varieties

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APA

Australorp

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Australorp

Egg production / dual purpose

Large

Australian utility breed famous for heavy brown-egg production, calm temperament, and a deep broad body.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
220-300 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

3 varieties

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APA

Ameraucana

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Ameraucana

Egg production / dual purpose

Medium

Recognized American blue-egg breed valued for its beard, muffs, and distinct pea-combed utility type.

Egg color
Blue
Egg output
180-250 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Beard / muffs Broody: Low-moderate Cold: High

10 varieties

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Easter Egger

Variety images pending

Easter Egger

Egg production / backyard mix

Medium

Mixed-type blue/green egg layer carrying Ameraucana or Araucana influence.

Egg color
Blue-green
Egg output
180-260 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Beard / muffs Broody: Low-moderate Cold: High

5 varieties

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APA

Brahma

Variety images pending

Brahma

Dual purpose

Heavy

Massive feather-legged breed popular for its size, docile nature, and strong cold-weather performance.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
140-200 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Feathered feet Broody: Moderate-high Cold: High

8 varieties

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APA

Cochin

Variety images pending

Cochin

Ornamental / dual purpose

Heavy

Large profusely feathered breed prized for its rounded exhibition shape, broodiness, and extremely calm nature.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
100-160 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Feathered feet Broody: High Cold: High

10 varieties

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APA

Marans

Variety images pending

Marans

Dual purpose

Large

French utility breed known for rich dark eggs, practical homestead use, and several distinctive color varieties.

Egg color
Dark brown
Egg output
150-220 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Feathered feet Broody: Low-moderate Cold: Moderate

10 varieties

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APA

Welsummer

Variety images pending

Welsummer

Dual purpose

Medium

Dutch partridge breed known for rich terracotta eggs, wild-type plumage, and practical free-range ability.

Egg color
Dark brown
Egg output
160-220 eggs/year
Sexing traits
Auto-sexing
Auto-sexing traits Broody: Low Cold: Moderate

3 varieties

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APA

Delaware

Variety images pending

Delaware

Dual purpose

Large

American utility breed once used in broiler development, known for a broad body and white plumage with black trim.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low-moderate Cold: High

1 variety

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APA

Dominique

Variety images pending

Dominique

Dual purpose

Medium

Old American rose-combed barred farm chicken known for thriftiness and hardiness.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-230 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

1 variety

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APA

Cornish

Variety images pending

Cornish

Meat / dual purpose

Large

Broad, low-station meat breed with a compact muscular frame, pronounced brow, and thick yellow legs.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
80-140 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Low-moderate Cold: Moderate

6 varieties

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APA

Jersey Giant

Variety images pending

Jersey Giant

Dual purpose / meat

Heavy

Very large American breed developed for meat and utility with a deep frame and calm demeanor.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
150-200 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

3 varieties

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APA

Faverolles

Variety images pending

Faverolles

Dual purpose

Large

French beard-and-muff breed with feathered feet, five toes, and a notably soft family-friendly temperament.

Egg color
Tinted
Egg output
150-220 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Feathered feet Broody: Moderate Cold: High

6 varieties

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APA

Silkie

Variety images pending

Silkie

Ornamental / broody

Bantam

Soft-feathered bantam beloved for intense broodiness, black skin, and exceptionally family-friendly nature.

Egg color
Cream
Egg output
80-120 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Feathered feet Broody: Very high Cold: Moderate

16 varieties

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APA

Polish

Variety images pending

Polish

Ornamental / egg production

Medium

Crested exhibition breed prized for its dramatic topknot, V-comb, and playful backyard character.

Egg color
White
Egg output
150-200 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Crested Broody: Low Cold: Low-moderate

14 varieties

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APA

Dorking

Variety images pending

Dorking

Dual purpose / meat

Large

Ancient English table breed recognized by five toes, a long broad body, and excellent meat quality.

Egg color
White
Egg output
140-190 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate-high Cold: High

6 varieties

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APA

Buckeye

Variety images pending

Buckeye

Dual purpose

Large

American pea-combed farm breed valued for hardiness, foraging, and rich mahogany color.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
180-240 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

1 variety

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APA

Java

Variety images pending

Java

Dual purpose

Large

Historic American meat and utility breed known for foraging and broad body.

Egg color
Brown
Egg output
150-210 eggs/year
Sexing traits
None noted
Broody: Moderate Cold: High

4 varieties

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