heavy breed yet good layer

[Dora'smom]

You really do need to cover your run. No matter what birds you get, you will probably have the occasional explorer, who will not be confined unless you do have a cover over the run. You also might at any point draw the attention of a hawk.

 

[coq au vin]

Easter Eggers are straight troublemakers.

 

[Bantimna]

I suggest you firstly to cover your run, it'll help you save your birds, and keep the dogs from getting free KFC.
Breeds, that I personally like and that'll be good layers,

Australorp
Brahma
Orpington
Plymouth Rocks

Good luck with your birds!

 

[Judy]

My heavy breeds, including BO and Australorp, along with all the others, will do a wing flapping/climbing thing to get over the fence.

Did you know chickens can climb fences? This is a 7' fence.

 

[punky rooster]

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that sounds good but add Rhode Island Red

 

[kelliepulido]

will have to look for the netting those silly chickens always looking to go where the grass is greener

 

[speckledhen]

I have to say that my hatchery Brahmas are excellent layers if you're talking really heavy! My Barred Rocks are awesome, but I have two Brahmas, a Buff and a Lt., both going on 4 years old, who lay most every day still. They lay through winter and just rarely stop except in the worst part of their molts. My Rocks are the same way.