Best chickens for Eggs?

[plapczynski]

It might be easier to pick out 4-5 different hen breeds that lay well.

 

[gumpsgirl]

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I don't think you need to worry about squirrels! The raccoons on the other hand, will get your eggs. You also need to be cautious of foxes, possums, and snakes. Foxes and possums will get the chickens, the snakes will get the eggs. Just keep your chickens up in a good and tight coop at night and you will be just fine!

 

[luvmychicknkids]

I just realized that no one has answered your predator question. The squirrels won't be a problem (though one woman says they eat her eggs....it is under a thread about "squarls" I believe) but the racoons will definitely kill them. As long as they are locked up secure at night they should be alright.

Oops. gumpsgirl....looks like you beat me by a few seconds.

 

[Eggseronious]

U want 4-5 layers for Connecticut weather. Rose comb breeds will lay better in colder weather. Wyandotte, Dominique, and the Rose Comb Brown Leghorn, just to name a few.