Buff Orpington Chicken

Beginner Friendly: Yes (very docile and suited to urban life)

Lifespan: 8 years.

Weight: Hens (6-8lb) Roosters (8-10lb).

Colour: Buff. Egg Production: 3-5 per week.

Egg Colour: Light brown.

Known For Broodiness: do have a tendency towards broodiness.

Good With Children: Gentle breed that is ideal for kids.

 

Polish Chicken

Beginner Friendly: Yes

Lifespan: 8+ years.

Weight: Hens (4-5lb) Roosters (6lb).

Colour: Various

Egg Production: 2-4 per week.

Egg Colour: White.

Known For Broodiness: Rarely.

Good With Children: Yes.

 

Silkie Chicken

Beginner Friendly: Yes

Lifespan: 7-9 Years

Egg Colour: Cream to tinted

Egg Production: 3-4 per week

Feather Colour: Black, Blue, Buff, Partridge, Self-blue,White, Gray

Weight: (Female) 1.2lb (Male) 1.1lb (Female)

Broodiness: Yes

Good With Children: Yes

 

Leghorn

Beginner Friendly: No

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Egg Colour: White

Eggs per year: 280-320

Feather Colour: White

Weight: Standard: Male - 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs); Female - 2.7 kg (6 lbs)

 

 

Hybrids

Beginner Friendly: Yes

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Egg Colour: Varies

Eggs per year: 280

Feather Colour: Varies

 

ISA Brown

Weight: Roosters: 6 pounds (2.7 kg); Hens: 5 pounds (2.3 kg)

Purpose: Mainly kept for egg production

Egg Production:300–350 eggs per year

Egg Color: Light brown

Temperament: Friendly, docile, gentle

Broodiness: Low to non-broody

Hardiness: Cold and heat-hardy

Lifespan:2–8 years

Unique Features: Exceptional egg layers, friendly disposition

Beginner Friendly: Yes