1. What is the best breed for laying eggs? 2. What breed should I get? 3. What is the difference between a bantam and a regular chicken? 4. What is the difference between a cockerel and a pullet? 1. What is the best breed for laying eggs? top Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Australorps and Orpingtons are all very productive breeds. submitted by admin , answered by admin , last updated Nov 20, 2009 2. What breed should I get? top Decide what you want from your chickens. If you want them for eggs, you should get a breed that lays a lot of eggs. If you want them for meat, you should get a breed that grows heavy at a young age. If you want them for pets, you should get a breed that is calm and easy to handle. More information is available from the Links Page. submitted by admin , answered by admin , last updated Nov 20, 2009 3. What is the difference between a bantam and a regular chicken? top A bantam is a miniature chicken, usually about 1/4 to 1/2 the size of a regular chicken. submitted by admin , answered by admin , last updated Nov 20, 2009 4. What is the difference between a cockerel and a pullet? top A cockerel is a young rooster. A pullet is a young hen. submitted by admin , answered by admin , last updated Nov 20, 2009

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