Because of the wide variety of chickens available to raise, it is necessary to establish exactly what you want to use your chickens for. People all over the word raise flocks for meat and egg production, or for as pets and to show in competitions. If you’re looking for good egg layer chicken breeds, there are a few things to consider.

Firstly, all chickens lay eggs. However, not all chickens are considered productive egg layers. Along those lines, some chickens are good egg layers, but do not have the mild temperament necessary for raising small flocks in your backyard. If… Continue reading →