Chickens that rarely lay?

[Serenity06]

I was thinking of adding some white chickens to my flock (as I already have black and lots of dark colors) the next time I decide I need more which probably won't be until next year at the soonest but most likely the year after. But I already have way more eggs than I can use and 6 more pullets that will be laying by next year. So I was hoping I could find a breed that would suit what I'm looking for I really love my wyandottes so I was considering Columbian wyandottes but mine lay pretty regularly. The winters here aren't very harsh but the summers can be quite humid but they do have plenty of shade and ventilation and I provide multiple waterers. I prefer calmer breeds but that's not too important as I already have some that are quite tame. They have ample space to free range so no worries there. Does anyone have any suggestions for what might best fit what I'm looking for? Thank you in advance if you do!

 

[nuthatched]

You want....less eggs? I can barely keep enough around her for my own use! But I understand. I do love Columbian 'Dottes, Heritage breed lay less than modern versions, so maybe find bloodlines that focus or show rather than production. Sultans? Those are fun chickens!

 

[Serenity06]

You want....less eggs? I can barely keep enough around her for my own use! But I understand. I do love Columbian 'Dottes, Heritage breed lay less than modern versions, so maybe find bloodlines that focus or show rather than production. Sultans? Those are fun chickens!

Yes it sounds crazy we just hardly eat any eggs but I love having chickens! It's a problem. I have looked into sultans I might try those and thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Willawong Hill]

Something that goes broody a lot like silkies or bantam cochins.

 

[3KillerBs]

Light Brahmas are relatively poor layers compared to a lot of the other common breeds -- mine seems to average about 4 eggs a week.

That's why I don't keep a flock of all Brahmas -- I need eggs.

 

[Serenity06]

Light Brahmas are relatively poor layers compared to a lot of the other common breeds -- mine seems to average about 4 eggs a week.

That's why I don't keep a flock of all Brahmas -- I need eggs.

Oh that's good to hear I've wanted brahmas for a while now

 

[3KillerBs]

Oh that's good to hear I've wanted brahmas for a while now

Individual chickens may vary.

 

[Show Sebright]

Sebrights. They are very small though. They lay for about 4 months and 3-2 times a week. They come in silver laced and golden laced.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Just get a breed you want.
If you get too many eggs give them away.
Free fresh eggs are a good way to get others interested in keeping chickens or gets good eggs to ones that can't keep their own birds.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Free eggs also keep the neighbors happy!