Layer 

1. White Leghorn

• Origin: Italy

• Purpose: Egg production

• Unique Traits:

  • High Productivity: Known for prolific laying of large white eggs.

  • Efficient Foragers: Hardy, active, and excellent at converting feed to eggs.

  • Adaptable: Performs well in both free-range and intensive systems.

2. Rhode Island Red

• Origin: United States

• Purpose: Dual-purpose (excellent layers and meat producers)

• Unique Traits:

  • Reliable Layers: Consistently produces a good number of brown eggs.

  • Hardy: Thrives in various climates and rearing conditions.

  • Versatile: Valued for both egg production and meat quality.

3. Plymouth Rock (Barred Plymouth Rock)

• Origin: United States

• Purpose: Dual-purpose

• Unique Traits:

  • Distinct Appearance: Recognizable for their striking barred feather pattern.

  • Steady Layers: Produces large brown eggs reliably.

  • Friendly Temperament: Calm and well-suited for backyard flocks as well as larger setups.

4. Australorp

• Origin: Australia

• Purpose: Egg production (also dual-purpose)

• Unique Traits:

  • Record-Setting Laying: Renowned for exceptional egg production and consistency.

  • Docile Nature: Friendly and easy to manage, ideal for small flocks.

  • Robust: Adapts well to different climates and rearing systems, producing high-quality brown eggs.

5. ISA Brown

• Origin: Developed by ISA (Institut de Sélection Animale) in France (commercial hybrid)

• Purpose: Commercial egg production

• Unique Traits:

  • High Efficiency: Lays over 300 medium to large brown eggs per year with excellent feed conversion.

  • Consistent Performance: Maintains a reliable laying cycle under intensive production conditions.

  • Cost-Effective: Bred for economic efficiency in commercial operations.

6. Lohmann Brown

• Origin: Developed in Germany (commercial hybrid)

• Purpose: Commercial egg production

• Unique Traits:

  • Outstanding Productivity: High egg output with a strong feed-to-egg conversion ratio.

  • Uniformity: Consistent performance across large flocks, ideal for intensive systems.

  • Adaptable: Performs well in various environments while producing quality brown eggs.