My Orpington hen is a very good layer; I get pretty much an egg every day from her, and she is two years old. My EE, RIRs, and Barred Rocks are pretty good, too.
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In addition to the information you have been given, there are a few other things to consider. What part of the country do you live in and what is the climate?. Some of the hens good for hot weather would do poorly where there are cold winters. (Thinking leghorn here)
Do you intend to free range or will they be in coops or runs? That will affect the amount of feed you use and your egg to feed ration Do you just want eggs, period, or are you interested in color and size?
You might want to go to www.mypetchicken.com and answer a short survey. Depending on your answers they give a selection of breeds you might be happy with.
What chicken breeds lay the most eggs? Thanks
Black Australorps are excellent layers too, supposed to be as good or better than RIR. My Barred Rock is excellent too and Orpingtons aren't supposed to be known for being great layers but mine are great layers too. Same for my EEs. One of them has been laying every day since a week before Easter, having only missed maybe a day or two if that. She's very reliable
I had a flock of Buff Orpingtons that were fantastic layers. I was very surprised by that...they were hatchery birds.
Barred Rocks & Black Sexlinks have proven to be reliable layers as well.
I have not had the opportunity as yet to try the Black Australrops. I have yet to talk to a person that does not enjoy their personality and their egg production.