Chicken Breeds

1. Unique show chicken with a large crest of feathers on top of its head.
4. Black and white feathered breed that lays large brown eggs year-round and was once the most popular in the U.S.
5. Golden-brown, steady layer that can produce up to 330 eggs per year.
6. Small, bright gold or silver chicken that is friendly and easily tamed; not known for heavy egg production.
9. Dark red, laid-back chicken that lays 5–7 large brown eggs per week and is a state bird.
11. Friendly, good mother, light brown egg layer named after a Native American tribe.
12. Calm, friendly breed first bred in the U.S. that lays blue eggs.
13. Friendly, feather-footed chicken developed in China and once kept by Queen Victoria.
14. “Furry” looking chicken; very friendly and an excellent mother.

2. Dark mahogany-brown with white speckles; lays 4–5 large brown eggs per week and is friendly enough to follow you around.
3. Outgoing chicken with shiny black, copper, and green feathers that lays dark chocolate-brown eggs 3–4 times per week.
7. Large, docile breed that thrives in cold climates and lays most of its medium brown eggs from October to May.
8. Breed known for laying the common white eggs found in grocery stores.
10. Fast-growing meat bird that reaches maturity in 7–9 weeks.