bantam layers

[cottagechick]

I posted this twice in two different forums..not sure the right place..

I figured that if I got a variety of breeds, some might lay at different times or go broody at different times so I would eventually always have some eggs. All of them are Bantams, and I am ok with a smaller eggs, but figure I might want a few more than normal just to make up for the size a little.
Here is my line up and what I have seen listed as their egg laying average:
Araucana 2
Araucana 2
Cochin 2
silkie 1
Barred rock 3
Brahma 3
Wyandotte 3
Welsumer. 3
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19/2=approximately 8 standard eggs..


Since they are small I am assuming that is the equivalent of 8 standard eggs a week.

I was just feeling nervous, like I should add a really good layer or two to fill in the gaps in case the planets don't align and I have 4 roosters and four broody hens... I started itching for a Leghorns and or Rhode Island Reds...Any thoughts?

 

[edgarmongold]

I kept a flock of 4 New Hampshire bantam females and they kept me in eggs except when they decided to set.

Most of your dual purpose bantams will lay a decent amount of eggs.