[list=][b]Leghorns:[/b] Great egg producers, but small and not ideal for meat.[/list]
[list=][b]Broilers (Rock-Cornish): [/b]Bred for rapid meat production but can become overweight.[/list]
[list=][b]Dual-purpose Breeds: [/b]Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock, New Hampshire, Wyandotte, Orpington are good for both eggs and meat.[/list]

[list=] [b]Bantams and Crosses:[/b] Popular for small flocks.[/list]

Here are some helpful links.
[list=][[b]Henderson’s Chicken Breed Chart[/b]]([b]http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html[/b]) – Traits, broodiness, hardiness, and detailed info.[/list]

[list=][[b]Feathersite[/b]]([b]http://www.feathersite.com/[/b]) – Huge collection of breed photos and real-world notes on chickens, ducks, and more.[/list]

[list=][[b]Breed Chart[/b]]([b]https://backyardchickenshub.com/downloads/breed-chart[/b]) – Complete Guide to 50+ Popular Backyard Chicken Breeds.[/list]

[list=][[b]Guide for everything chicken[/b]]([b]https://www.backyardchickens.com[/b]) - Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum[/list]

Here are Some of the Best-Loved Chicken Breeds.
[b][url=https://hilltopfarmforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125]Bantam Chicken Breeds[/url][/b]
[b][url=https://hilltopfarmforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123]Large Fowl Chicken Breeds[/url][/b]

For other chicken breeds that don't fall into either category we have:
[b][url=https://hilltopfarmforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=284#p284]Other Chicken Breeds[/url][/b]

Some of the most popular breeds.
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