jnb Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Now I know this is going to be a nigh on unanswerable question. Assuming we get chickens and assuming we get them primarily for eggs rather than meat then what breeds should we consider. Everything I've read so far has lots of good suggestions but "Ooops, word censored!"ody seems to mention egg size. I'm not actually that worried about using two small eggs rather than one large egg but it makes a difference when I compare breeds if I'm hoping for 250 large eggs a year and get 250 tiddlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Sorry I can't help much here. My white leghorn lays good size eggs as do many of my friend's goldlines. I'm sure someone on here will come along and help . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Look for a Hybrid, not sure which breed but hybrids normally lay more eggs throughout the year, and bigger size, while Pure Breeds pretty much stop in winter. Try this page of Chiken Breeds: ♥Chicken Breeds♥ Orpington and Barnevelder and wynadottes seem good. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 My ex-batts lay massive eggs at least 70g and once we had a 114g egg - totally massive - probably some type of Rhode Isalnd Red cross would be a good layer and be quite sturdy as a egg laying pet. Or give some grateful ex batts a new home. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hybrids with leghorn in their parentage are good for large egg, My Coral lays 70g eggs while my other two are usually nearer 60g. The chicken guru at my local poultry centre reckons that White Stars (another leghorn hybrid) are the best for egg laying as they are small so don't eat as much as a larger hen but they produce huge eggs. they have a reputation as being flighty though so may not be great for a new chicken owner. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 My Merrydale Sweetie ( also known as an Amber Star) hybrid lays big eggs. Well, they are big compared to my other girls. She lays between 70 - 80g every day. Bless her, she has only missed two days since she started laying and one of those, she was ill as a result of laying the most massive egg that I have ever seen from a hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I get an average of between 60 and 70g from my girls. Maisie my Columbine is the most consistent layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 White Stars are known for their large egg size & consistent laying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 One of my Bluebelles lays 80-90g eggs quite regularly and has managed 110 g! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 My Merrydale Sweetie ( also known as an Amber Star) hybrid lays big eggs. Well, they are big compared to my other girls. She lays between 70 - 80g every day. Bless her, she has only missed two days since she started laying and one of those, she was ill as a result of laying the most massive egg that I have ever seen from a hen. GOSH! I wish . . . Alice my Amber star lays tiny 35g eggs!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Orpington and Barnevelder and wynadottes seem good. Hope that helps. Erm, my barnevelder Spice doesn't lay big eggs-she lays ones slightly bigger than bantams eggs with very hard shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Whitestars (or white leghorns) usually lay large white eggs although mine is up to 50g at the moment I think the most consistent large egg layers are the gingernuts or any breed that is a RIR/sussex cross (meadowsweet ranger/bovan goldline/ISA brown etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carenb Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 * I have just purchased a white star.. which the breeder showed me the eggs from, and they were probably around 75-85g. * I also have a light sussex, her eggs are around 55-60g... I would say medium shop size, * and a ranger - her eggs are 60-70g My legbar lays green eggs, and I have had 4 double yolker in 8 weeks, roughly 90g from memory. HTH. Caren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 One of my Bluebelles lays 80-90g eggs quite regularly and has managed 110 g! Lucky you, my bluebelles although the biggest of my 5 lay the smallest eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I think that our hens just do what they feel like regarding egg laying. Must be the result of their cushy lifestyles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The older they get the bigger the eggs are. Our remaining original omlet lays 75g+ eggs most days, whereas most of the younger girls lay around 55g, so if you want big eggs, ex-battery girls are probably an avenue to explore. Of our younger girls, our amber type lays the biggest eggs, around 65g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 My little red hen lays large 70g plus eggs, like clockwork. My large black hen, when she lays, has 65g (ish) eggs. I love little eggs, say 40g, it's quite nice to have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I just wish mine would start laying some eggs All I am getting from ES is, you mean they STILL haven't layed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I have huge pure breeds (Cochin, Wyandotte, Cobar, Buff Orpington) who lay small eggs. And I have a scraggy little Pepperpot who every day lays an egg too big for an egg box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi our one of our ex batts occassionaly lays huge 90g eggs. When nit laing these whoppers her eggs are 70 - 80g. Go on give an ex batt a home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
