Hey everyone! 👋
If you’re serious about maximizing egg production, choosing the right breed is key! Some hens lay 5-6 eggs per week, while others slow down in winter or after a few years. Whether you want consistent layers, jumbo eggs, or colorful eggs, the breed makes a huge difference!
🐔 Top Egg-Laying Breeds & Their Production
✅ White Leghorn – 🏆 Egg machine! Up to 300-320 white eggs/year
✅ Rhode Island Red – Hardy & reliable, laying 250-300 brown eggs/year
✅ Australorp – Holds the world record for most eggs in a year (250-280 eggs)
✅ Golden Comet (Hybrid) – Early layers with 250-300 brown eggs/year
✅ Easter Egger – Colorful blue/green eggs, 200-250 eggs/year
✅ Black Sex Link – Hybrid that lays 260-300 eggs/year
🐣 Factors That Affect Egg Production
🐓 Age – Peak laying is 6-18 months, then slows down after 2-3 years.
🌞 Daylight Hours – Less daylight = fewer eggs (some add lights in winter).
🥚 Diet – High-protein feed & calcium = strong shells & consistent laying.
🚫 Stress & Molting – Molting and predator stress can reduce laying.
💬 What’s Your Go-To Egg-Laying Breed?
🐔 Do you prefer high-production hybrids or hardy heritage breeds?
🥚 Have you noticed a difference in egg size or taste by breed?
📸 **Drop your best egg-basket pictures below!**👇🐓🥚
