The Top 16 Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock

Egg production isn't their strong suit, laying just a few very small white eggs per week. Because they are small and light, they do well in heat. This also means they're excellent fliers, so take that into consideration when you are planning their run or ranging space. Keeping them in a flock with larger, more assertive birds may be problematic, similarly to Polish or Silkies. A Millie Fleur has been on my I want you list for a long time.