Chicken Breeds That Lay Brown Eggs
The classic backyard egg. Most heavy-breed dual-purpose hens lay brown eggs.
- Black Red StarEgg count not tracked
The Black Red Star is a resilient, high egg-laying breed known for its friendly nature.
- ISA BrownEgg count not tracked
ISA Browns are prolific egg layers with a friendly demeanor, ideal for backyard keepers.
- Columbian RockEgg count not tracked
The Columbian Rock is a hardy and versatile breed known for its striking plumage.
- Lohmann BrownEgg count not tracked
Lohmann Brown is a prolific egg layer known for its friendly personality and adaptability.
- AmrockEgg count not tracked
The Amrock is a friendly and hardy breed known for its strikingly patterned feathers.
- Red ShaverEgg count not tracked
Red Shavers are prolific brown egg layers with friendly temperaments, ideal for backyard flocks.
- Cinnamon QueenEgg count not tracked
Cinnamon Queens are prolific layers known for their friendly and docile temperament.
- Red Sex LinkEgg count not tracked
Red Sex Links are hardy dual-purpose chickens known for consistent egg production.
- Black Sex LinkEgg count not tracked
The Black Sex Link is a hardy dual-purpose breed known for its consistent egg production.
- Black Laced Red WyandotteEgg count not tracked
The Black Laced Red Wyandotte features striking laced feather patterns with a friendly demeanor.
- Golden Laced WyandotteEgg count not tracked
The Golden Laced Wyandotte is a striking dual-purpose bird with a friendly disposition.
- Bielefelder KennhuhnEgg count not tracked
The Bielefelder Kennhuhn is a rare German breed known for its colorful plumage and good egg-laying capabilities.
- SpeckledyEgg count not tracked
The Speckledy is a resilient dual-purpose breed known for its colorful plumage and friendly nature.
- LangshanEgg count not tracked
The Langshan is a large, gentle breed known for its unique feathering and good egg production.
- RhodebarEgg count not tracked
The Rhodebar is a hardy, dual-purpose breed known for its striking plumage and friendly demeanor.
- CampineEgg count not tracked
The Campine is a hardy breed known for its dual-purpose capabilities and friendly demeanor.
- Sapphire Gem300 eggs/year
Hybrid sex-link prolific blue layer.
- Australorp280 eggs/year
World record egg layer — 364 eggs in 365 days.
- Rhode Island Red260 eggs/year
Iconic American dual-purpose hen, brown egg machine.
- Sussex250 eggs/year
Chatty, curious English heritage breed.
- Bielefelder230 eggs/year
German auto-sexing giant.
- Dominique230 eggs/year
America’s oldest breed.
- Delaware230 eggs/year
Lost American heritage breed making a comeback.
- Plymouth Rock220 eggs/year
Classic American homestead chicken.
- New Hampshire Red220 eggs/year
Lighter, faster-maturing cousin of the RIR.
- Wyandotte200 eggs/year
Stunning laced feathers and rose comb.
- Orpington200 eggs/year
Big, fluffy, sweet — the golden retriever of chickens.
- Brahma200 eggs/year
The gentle giant — up to 12 lbs.
- Chantecler200 eggs/year
Canada’s only chicken breed — built for brutal winters.
- Buckeye200 eggs/year
The only American breed developed entirely by a woman.
- Lavender Orpington200 eggs/year
Soft silver-lavender variety of the Orpington.
- Jersey Giant200 eggs/year
The largest pure chicken breed.
- Welsummer200 eggs/year
Cornflake rooster — lays speckled chocolate eggs.
- Rhode Island Red Bantam180 eggs/year
Mini version of the famous RIR.
- Penedesenca180 eggs/year
Spanish layer of the darkest brown eggs in Europe.
- Java180 eggs/year
Second-oldest American breed, nearly lost.
- Naked Neck180 eggs/year
Bare-necked breed — looks half turkey, half chicken.
- Barnevelder180 eggs/year
Dutch lacing pattern, dark brown eggs.
- Marans180 eggs/year
Lays the famous chocolate-brown egg.
- Empordanesa170 eggs/year
Rare Spanish dark-egg layer.
- Cornish160 eggs/year
The meat chicken used in commercial broilers.
- Frizzle150 eggs/year
Any breed with the frizzled feather gene.
- Cochin150 eggs/year
Giant fluffball with feathered feet.
- Swedish Flower Hen150 eggs/year
Endangered Swedish landrace — every bird is unique.
- Buff Brahma Bantam140 eggs/year
Miniature feathered-footed gentle giant.