Discover Popular Chicken Breeds

Barnevelder Chickens are primarily used for egg production and exhibition. They are an active bird that lay 150-200 large dark brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 7lbs and hens 6lbs. The breed originated in Holland and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Continental Class. Barnevelder Chickens are non-setters and do not tend to go broody.

Barred Cochin Chickens are an ornamental breed that make great pets. They are a friendly bird that lay 110-160 medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 11lbs and hens 8.5lbs. The breed originated in Asia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Asiatic Class. Barred Cochin Chickens tend to go broody.

Barred Rock Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production and can make great pets. They are a very active bird that lay 200-280 large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 9.5lbs and hens 7.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Barred Rock Chickens will often go broody.

Bielefelder Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 200+ large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in Germany and is not APA recognized. Bielefelder Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Ameraucana Chickens are primarily used for egg production and exhibition. They are a flighty bird that lay 180-200 medium to large blue eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6.5lbs and hens 5.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized (varies by color variety). They are shown in the All Other Standard Breeds (AOSB) Class. Black Ameraucana Chickens do not tend to go broody.

Black Australorp Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production and can make great pets. They are a very active yet sweet bird that lay 200-280 large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in Australia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the English Class. Black Australorp Chickens will often go broody.

Black Breasted Red Phoenix Chickens are used for exhibition and are known for their long feathers. They are an active bird that lay 40-100 small tinted eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 5.5lbs and hens 4lbs. The breed originated in Japan and are not APA recognized. Black Breasted Red Phoenix Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Cochin Chickens are an ornamental breed that make great pets. They are a friendly bird that lay 110-160 medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 11lbs and hens 8.5lbs. The breed originated in Asia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Asiatic Class. Black Cochin Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Jersey Giant Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 13lbs and hens 10lbs. The breed originated in New Jersey, US and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Black Jersey Giants Chickens can tend to go broody.

Black Laced Gold Wyandotte Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Black Laced Gold Wyandotte Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Laced Red Wyandotte Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Black Laced Red Wyandotte Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Black Laced Silver Wyandotte Chickens tend to go broody.

Black Sex Link Chickens are an auto-sexing breed that are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 200-280 large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. Black Sex Link Chickens are non-setters and will not go broody.

Blue Ameraucana Chickens are primarily used for egg production and exhibition. They are a flighty bird that lay 180-200 medium to large blue eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6.5lbs and hens 5.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized (varies by color variety). They are shown in the All Other Standard Breeds (AOSB) Class. Blue Ameraucana Chickens do not tend to go broody.

Blue Cochin Chickens are an ornamental breed that make great pets. They are a friendly bird that lay 110-160 medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 11lbs and hens 8.5lbs. The breed originated in Asia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Asiatic Class. Blue Cochin Chickens tend to go broody.

Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Chickens tend to go broody.

Brown Leghorn Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are a very active bird that lay 220-300 large to extra-large white eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6lbs and hens 4.5lbs. The breed originated in Italy and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Mediterranean Class. Brown Leghorn Chickens are non-setters and do not go broody.

Buff Brahma Chickens are a dual-purpose breed that can make great mothers. They are a docile bird that lay 150+ medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 12lbs and hens 9.5lbs. The breed originated in Asia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Asiatic Class. Buff Brahma Chickens tend to go broody.

Buff Orpington Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production and can make great pets. They are a very docile bird that lay 200-280 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 10lbs and hens 8lbs. The breed originated in England and is APA recognized. They are shown in the English Class. Buff Orpington Chickens will often go broody.

Cinnamon Queen Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are a very active bird that lay 250-320 large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the Untied States and is not APA recognized. Cinnamon Queen Chickens are can occasionally go broody.

Columbian Wyandotte Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Columbian Wyandotte Chickens tend to go broody.

Cream Legbar Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 180-200 medium to large blue eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6lbs and hens 5lbs. The breed originated in Britain and is not APA recognized. Cream Legbar Chickens can occasionally go broody.

Cuckoo Marans Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 180+ large dark brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 9lbs and hens 7lbs. The breed originated in France and is not APA recognized. Cuckoo Marans occasionally will go broody.

Delaware Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-260 large to jumbo brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in Delaware, US and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Delaware Chickens tend to go broody.

Dominique Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 180-260 medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 7lbs and hens 5lbs. The breed originated in New England, US and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Dominique Chickens can occasionally go broody.

Easter Egger Chickens make great pets that are great for laying many beautiful eggs. They are an active bird that lay 200-280 medium to large multi-color (green, pink, blue, brown) eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6.5lbs and hens 5.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. Easter Egger Chickens can go broody.

French Black Copper Marans Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 200+ large dark brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in the France and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Continental Class. French Black Copper Marans Chickens tend to go broody.

Jubilee Orpington Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 150+ medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 10lbs and hens 8lbs. The breed originated in England and is not APA recognized. Jubilee Orpington Chickens tend to go broody.

Lavender Orpington Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 150+ medium brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 10lbs and hens 8lbs. The breed originated in England and is not APA recognized. Lavender Orpington Chickens tend to go broody.

Light Brahma Chickens are a dual-purpose breed that can make great mothers. They are a docile bird that lay 180-240 medium to large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 12lbs and hens 9.5lbs. The breed originated in Asia and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Asiatic Class. Light Brahma Chickens tend to go broody.

New Hampshire Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production and can make great pets. They are a very docile bird that lay 200-280 large to extra-large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in New England, US and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. New Hampshire’s occasionally will go broody.

Olive Egger Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 180-200 medium to large olive-green eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6.5lbs and hens 5.5lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. Olive Egger Chickens do not tend to go broody. Valley Hatchery breeds Cream Legbars and Welsummers to produce our Olive Eggers. Egg shell can vary from hen to hen, all hens will have the genes to produce a variety of the olive egg shell color; 96% of hens will produce olive colored eggs.

Red Sex Link Chickens are an auto-sexing breed that are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 200-280 large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and 6.5hens lbs. The breed originated in the United States and is not APA recognized. Red Sex Link Chickens are non-setters and will not go broody.

Rhode Island Red Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production and make great pets. They are a very active bird that lay 200-280 large brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in Rhode Island, US and is APA recognized. They are shown in the American Class. Rhode Island Reds occasionally will go broody.

Salmon Faverolle Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are an active yet friendly bird that lay 180-240 medium to large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in France and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Continental Class. Salmon Faverolle Chickens can occasionally go broody.

Speckled Sussex Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are an active and curious bird that lay 180-240 large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 9lbs and hens 7lbs. The breed originated in England and is APA recognized. They are shown in the English Class. Speckled Sussex Chickens tend to go broody.

Turken aka “Naked Neck” Chickens are a dual-purpose breed primarily used for egg production. They are a docile bird that lay 180-240 medium to large light brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 8.5lbs and hens 6.5lbs. The breed originated in Eastern Hungary and is not APA recognized. Turken aka “Naked Neck” Chickens can tend to go broody.

Welsummer Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are an active bird that lay 200-280 medium to large dark brown eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 7lbs and hens 6lbs. The breed originated in Holland and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Continental Class. Welsummer Chickens can occasionally go broody.

White Leghorn Chickens are primarily used for egg production. They are a very active bird that lay 220-300 large to extra-large white eggs per year. Roosters generally weigh 6lbs and hens 4.5lbs. The breed originated in Italy and is APA recognized. They are shown in the Mediterranean Class. White Leghorn Chickens are non-setters and do not go broody.