Best egg laying breed?

[ben0125]

If I were to get more hens I want to know what is the number one best breed for egg laying? I know it can vary but I would like some suggestions.

 

[The Angry Hen]

Right now, I would say that my top hen for egg production is a New Hampshire. She lays these eggs, (XL), that are so rich tasting and she lays everyday. Never skips a day. If anything, occasionally she'll lay two eggs a day. They are these really big light brown eggs. And they overall are a very sweet breed. I raised her in my room- she follows me around, very sweet birds. Salmons Faverolles (SF's) lay a bit smaller of an egg than the NH... But they really are constant. Those are the best layers right now that I own.

 

[ben0125]

Right now, I would say that my top hen for egg production is a New Hampshire. She lays these eggs, (XL), that are so rich tasting and she lays everyday. Never skips a day. If anything, occasionally she'll lay two eggs a day. They are these really big light brown eggs. And they overall are a very sweet breed. I raised her in my room- she follows me around, very sweet birds. Salmons Faverolles (SF's) lay a bit smaller of an egg than the NH... But they really are constant. Those are the best layers right now that I own.

I don't think its possible to lay more than one egg a day?

 

[The Angry Hen]

Every so often a hen will lay two eggs in a day, which isn't too often, not weekly- but it is actually possible. (Something with the ovary system will casue it frequently).

 

[ben0125]

Every so often a hen will lay two eggs in a day, which isn't too often, not weekly- but it is actually possible. (Something with the ovary system will casue it frequently).

Oh wow I didnt know that! So any hen can do that?

 

[YdogsflY]

What are you basing "the best" on? Amount of eggs, size, color, etc?

 

[The Angry Hen]

Oh wow I didnt know that! So any hen can do that?

Yes, it is possible for any hen to have that.

 

[ben0125]

What are you basing "the best" on? Amount of eggs, size, color, etc?

quantity

 

[YdogsflY]

Leghorns will lay more eggs on less feed than just about any other breed. Sexlinks can come close, but aren't really a breed. They are a hybrid.