Breed Selection
Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 3:40 pm
- 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.
- [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
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.