Profitable Poultry Breeds and Characteristics.

 

Rhode Island Red: A popular dual-purpose breed that is known for its hardiness and ability to lay large brown eggs. They have a calm temperament and are good foragers.

 

Leghorn: A lightweight breed that is highly regarded for its egg-laying ability, producing around 280-320 white eggs per year. They are active and can be flighty.

 

Plymouth Rock: A dual-purpose breed that is docile and cold-hardy, making it a good choice for backyard flocks. They are known for their brown eggs and good meat quality.

 

Sussex: A hardy breed that is adaptable to different climates and good for free-ranging. They are known for their friendly personality and ability to lay around 250-300 brown eggs per year.

 

Cornish Cross: A hybrid breed that is commonly used in commercial meat production due to its fast growth rate and good meat quality. They have a docile temperament but can have health issues due to their rapid growth.

 

Silkie: An ornamental breed that is known for its fluffy appearance, brooding abilities, and gentle nature. They lay a small number of small white eggs.

 

Orpington: A large and docile breed that is often used for meat production. They have a soft feathering and lay around 175-200 brown eggs per year.

 

Wyandotte: A dual-purpose breed that is cold-hardy and known for its attractive laced feathers. They have a docile temperament and lay around 200-220 brown eggs per year.

 

Ameraucana: A breed known for its blue or green eggs and friendly personality. They come in a variety of colors and lay around 200 blue or green eggs per year.

 

Brahma: A large breed that is often used for meat production. They have a docile temperament, feathered feet, and lay a small number of large brown eggs.