Are Appleyards good layers?

[Kansaseq]

And would 1 be happy with a flock of chickens? There is one for sale not far from me, for $10. They also have Saxony--do they lay well? I've always wanted to try duck eggs, and maybe sell some. I know Khaki Campbells are better layers, but these are available and close.

 

[ChickenToes]

They will lay plenty of eggs from Spring through Fall. As soon as the days get shorter, they will wind down and not lay anymore.

 

[Kansaseq]

Any breeds that will lay through winter?

 

[ChickenToes]

If you put a light in the coop to give them extra hours of daylight in the winter, Khaki Campbells, Welsh Harlequins, and Indian Runners will lay year round.

 

[Wifezilla]

Yup...my runner lays like crazy. So did the khaki I had. Buffs lay over 200 a year, but they do take some time of in the winter. My buff almost kept up with the others