Best big brown eggs

[newbiecaroline]

I have to change my order at McM I mentioned I wanted brown eggs and they ordered me white layers...so what are the best of the best brown layers for size ?
I read so far Buff orps and New Hampshire is this true?

 

[thechickman04]

i have buff orp. and they are good layers.....but if you are just looking for a consistent hen that lays brown eggs you cant beat the black and red star.

 

[Cara]

My Cuckoo Marans are the best layers i've had yet, and the eggs are huge despite them only having started laying a month ago.

 

[luvchickens]

I have a Red Star and she is the best layer! It don't matter if it is hot or cold. Also she is very friendly and smart!

 

[S n M Poultry]

the best brown egg layer i have ever had are turkens. i got an egg a day all through winter.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

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I seond on this one. I own 4 and boy are there eggs big!

 

[coopist]

You might consider Rhode Island Reds or Delawares as well. Some strains of Delaware even lay an actual jumbo size egg, but I don't know about McMurray's. I know Sand Hill has some that do.

 

[spottedtail]

Caroline, you heard right about the New Hamps.

Ours are just under 10 months old and they are already laying approximately 60% Large size and 40% Extra-Large. A Medium maybe twice a week.

I'm going to try White Rocks this year, but the Hamps will be hard to beat.

Good luck,
spot

 

[chickenlover210]

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I say Rhode Island Reds (RIR'S)

 

[CarriBrown]

My standard cochins always seem to lay well, and I haven't had a broody one. The bantam cochins are another story, though.
My standard cochin girls have always laid the biggest eggs, even bigger than the Wyandottes.