Best Chickens to get for year round egg production???

[tsiecz]

I will be putting an order in for chicks shortly and need more info. I am looking for best breed for year round egg production.
Here is what I have to choose from:
Rhode Island Reds
New Hampshire Reds
Black Sex Link
Gold Sex Link
What would you get? Any other breed recommendations?
I am limited for space as I just want a mixed flock but want 4 steady layers.
My others will be 2 Barred Rock, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes and 2 Ameraucanas.
Been at it over a year and have the chicken bug BAD. Wish I could have more than ten, but I am 4 over the "approved" limit already. LOL THANKS

 

[TXchickmum]

I would recommend Gold Sex Links. We have three, and they have been laying every day since August (about 17 weeks old then). They are wonderful! -sweetest birds! We do not utilize any artificial lighting. They haven't missed a day yet, however.

 

[AnimalLover99]

rhode island reds i know are 1 of the best layers. do u have americaunas or easter eggers? where did u get them?

 

[Brandi Leigh]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those breeds, so get a couple of each! Go Chicken Math!

 

[Bunnylady]

Barred Rocks have always been the most reliable for me, but the RR's I've had have been pretty good, too.

 

[Happy Chooks]

My barred rocks are the most reliable layers. Sex links are a great choice too.

Now with that being said, no matter what breed you choose, they will need to molt around 12-18 months (depending on when they hatched). They will not lay during this time.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Based on your list, I recommend sex links over Rhode Island Red, just because your sex links will lay more eggs and have a better temperament to boot. They'll all take at least a few weeks off when they moult, though.

 

[blackgum]

i had red sex links they are egg laying machines and big eggs. hope this helps

 

[donrae]

My barred rocks are the most reliable layers. Sex links are a great choice too.

Now with that being said, no matter what breed you choose, they will need to molt around 12-18 months (depending on when they hatched). They will not lay during this time.

This. To have eggs year round, you need to have a round robin of chicks each spring. Older birds take the winter off, usually, regardless of breed once they reach 2-3 years of age. It's just how God made them.

For backyard folks, I love the sex links. They're good minded, docile, and lay like crazy.

 

[Sakmeht]

I have to agree with sex links. Mine are black and very sweet... excellent layers, too. Nice large eggs and one of my birds laid for over a month before taking a one day break and was back at it again the next day.