| If you are interested in raising chickens that will | | | | The egg laying chickens are more commonly |
| lay eggs or are even interested in a home-based | | | | known as hens and are the females of the group. |
| small poultry, let be assured that this is a very | | | | They are a little on the heavier side and need a |
| rewarding hobby. Not only the anticipation of a | | | | nutritious diet for optimal production of eggs. For |
| well-nurtured hen's egg laying very exciting but | | | | example, after mating with a single cockerel, a |
| also is no less than a ceremony for those who | | | | hen may lay up to 13-15 eggs. Though |
| are totally into it. | | | | cross-breeding may take place, it is not advisable |
| Not all breeds are good for laying eggs or for | | | | due to the genetic complications it may give rise |
| meat production. To optimize the growth and egg | | | | to. |
| production capacity, there are several breeds of | | | | The best breeds of hens for eggs are the |
| birds. Selection of the bird breed is a personal | | | | Jaerhone, Ancona, Easter Egger, Araucana, |
| choice depending on the benefit you want to get. | | | | Andalusian and Ameraucana. Amongst them, the |
| If you thought that raising chickens in your | | | | Jaerhone eats more and lays bigger eggs. All of |
| backyard was just for the sake of eggs or meat, | | | | them are light weight and have a quiet |
| think again -Because this is an | | | | temperament. |
| environment-friendly way to control and check | | | | Breed as Pets and Other Uses |
| the growth of insects and weeds. | | | | Poultry breed that is most suitable for meat |
| Selection Criteria based on Location | | | | production is generally that serves a dual purpose |
| Believe it or not, there are hundreds of options of | | | | of egg laying and meat production. The best |
| different breeds available for raising them. They | | | | breeds are the Indian Game and Ixworth. The |
| vary from country to country and region to | | | | breeds of Astralorp, Braekel and Chanticleer also |
| region. Select the best breed depending on your | | | | serve this dual purpose well. Breeds that are used |
| geographical location and the average weather | | | | as pets are mainly the male roosters or |
| type and temperature than your region faces. If | | | | cockerels. |
| you live in a too hot place, raising hens can be a | | | | If you're bent on breeding and increasing the |
| painstaking task especially with all the cooling and | | | | number of birds you have, then a good option |
| humidity control that you need to provide. | | | | would be to help them mate. This is where the |
| Different breeds of chickens are broadly classified | | | | concept of cross-breeding comes and for the |
| on to their usage. They are the layer, meat or | | | | time being should be avoided until you have an |
| ornament type. | | | | expert guide for help. |
| Breed for Eggs | | | | |