Expanded chicken breed library

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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