29/05/2021
Top 4 Chicken Breeds that Can Lay more than 250 Eggs in a Year
1. Australorp
The record set by Black Australorp has never been broken and it seems impossible to break. It’s a chicken breed specializing in egg production, is considered a true champion, because one hen from this breed laid 364 eggs in 365 days. The Australorp breed is found in three varieties of colors: blue, white, and black.
The egg-laying performance of Australorps attracted world attention when in 1922-23 a team of six hens set a world record by laying 1857 eggs for an average of 309.5 eggs per hen during a 365 consecutive day trial. These figures were achieved without the lighting regimens of the modern intensive shed. Such performances had importation orders flooding in from England, the United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and Mexico. Well looked after Australorps lay approximately 250 light-brown eggs per year. A new record was set when a hen laid 364 eggs in 365 days. They are also known to be good nest sitters and mothers, making them one of the most popular large, heritage utility breeds of chicken.
2. Rhode Island Red
The most popular American breed in the Philippines, Rhode Island Red (RIR) is raised for a dual purpose, both for eggs and meat. These chickens are most popular with small chicken farms because they can adapt easily to backyard conditions, they have high resistance against disease and usually a rather tough temperament. A Rhode Island Red chicken can lay up to 280 eggs
3. Plymouth Barred Rock
If you’ve got children at home, you may want to have the Plymouth barred Rock chicken. Aside from having attractive colors, they are very friendly and highly sweet and kind to everyone. These birds are also very good at foraging, which makes them ideal for free-range chickens. Also, they’re very good at laying eggs, so you’re going to have plenty for the table.
Generally, these birds produce about 280 eggs a year, and they are peach or light brown in color.
You’re also going to like the fact that these birds integrate well with other types of chickens, plus they are big and colorful, so you aren’t going to lose them. The female weighs about 2.8kgs and can start laying eggs between 18 and 22 weeks old.
4. Sussex
Similar to Rhode Island Red, the Sussex is a dual-purpose hen which means they can be raised for either eggs or meat. A Light Sussex is easily capable of laying 250 eggs a year. The color of the eggs will vary from brown to creamy white. They are a very calm breed who would happily free range in a garden without destroying it! If you want a tame breed that would eat from your hand the Sussex is for you.
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