12 Types of Hens That Lay Lots of Eggs, Make Good Pets, and Fit in Small Yards

If you're looking for a way to add some fresh, organic eggs to your diet while also enjoying the companionship of some feathered friends, raising chickens is a great option. And if you're short on space, there are plenty of breeds that are well-suited for small yards.

Here are 12 types of hens that lay lots of eggs, make good pets, and fit in small yards:

Best Chicken Breeds: 12 Types of Hens that Lay Lots of Eggs, Make Good Pets, and Fit in Small Yards (Booklet)

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1. Americana

Americana hens are a heritage breed that is known for its hardiness and egg production. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good foragers, which means they can help you keep your yard free of pests.

2. Australorp

Australorps are a dual-purpose breed that is known for its egg production and meat quality. They lay around 250 large, brown eggs per year and are also good mothers and can be kept in small flocks.

3. Barred Rock

Barred Rocks are a popular breed that is known for its hardiness and egg production. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good mothers and can be kept in small flocks.

4. Buff Orpington

Buff Orpingtons are a dual-purpose breed that is known for its egg production and meat quality. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good mothers and can be kept in small flocks.

5. Golden Comet

Golden Comets are a hybrid breed that is known for its egg production. They lay around 250 medium, brown eggs per year and are also good layers in the winter months.

6. Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island Reds are a dual-purpose breed that is known for its egg production and meat quality. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good mothers and can be kept in small flocks.

7. Silver Laced Wyandotte

Silver Laced Wyandottes are a dual-purpose breed that is known for its egg production and meat quality. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good mothers and can be kept in small flocks.

8. Speckled Sussex

Speckled Sussex hens are a heritage breed that is known for its hardiness and egg production. They lay around 200 large, brown eggs per year and are also good foragers, which means they can help you keep your yard free of pests.

9. Welsummer

Best Chicken Breeds: 12 Types of Hens that Lay Lots of Eggs, Make Good Pets, and Fit in Small Yards (Booklet)

by R.J. Ruppenthal

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2005 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	47 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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