Breed Selection

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• Leghorns: Great egg producers, but small and not ideal for meat.

• Broilers (Rock-Cornish): Bred for rapid meat production but can become overweight.

• Dual-purpose Breeds: Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock, New Hampshire, Wyandotte, Orpington are good for both eggs and meat.

• Bantams and Crosses: Popular for small flocks.

Here are some helpful links.

• [Henderson’s Chicken Breed Chart](http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html) – Traits, broodiness, hardiness, and detailed info.

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

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

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

Here are Some of the Best-Loved Chicken Breeds.
Bantam Chicken Breeds
Large Fowl Chicken Breeds

For other chicken breeds that don't fall into either category we have:
Other Chicken Breeds

Some of the most popular breeds.