Popular Chicken Breeds

Find the perfect bird for your backyard

Rhode Island Red

Egg Color: Brown Temperament: Friendly Eggs/Year: 250-300

One of the most popular breeds in America. Rhode Island Reds are hardy, reliable layers that do well in almost any climate. They're great for beginners and have a calm, friendly personality. Perfect for families and small farms.

Leghorn

Egg Color: White Temperament: Active Eggs/Year: 280-320

The champion egg layers. Leghorns are lean, energetic, and produce a ton of eggs. They're not the cuddliest birds, but if you want maximum egg output, this is your breed. They're also great foragers and love free-ranging.

Silkie

Egg Color: Cream Temperament: Docile Eggs/Year: 100-120

The fluffiest chickens you'll ever meet. Silkies have soft, fur-like feathers and a gentle nature that makes them perfect pets. They're broody and make excellent mothers. Not big egg producers, but they more than make up for it in personality.

Orpington

Egg Color: Brown Temperament: Very Friendly Eggs/Year: 200-280

Big, fluffy, and incredibly sweet. Orpingtons are known for being friendly and docile, making them ideal for families with kids. They're also solid layers and do well in colder climates thanks to their thick feathering.