The Top 16 Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock

For the past couple decades, chickens have been growing in popularity as people become more interested in knowing where their food comes from, and desire to live a more natural lifestyle. But they are so much more than just egg factories. Watching chickens scratch about the yard is relaxing and de-stressing after a long day at work. Many pet chickens are extremely tame and will eat out of your hand and sit on your lap. Need more convincing that chickens are awesome?

Brahmas are huge sweethearts. Truly gentle giants, Brahmas are big birds with calm, loving personalities. In addition to their large size, they have profuse feathers and feathered feet. They have small pea combs so are less prone to frostbite and coupled with their large size, make them a great choice for northern chicken keepers. They come in three color varieties: light (white with black around neck, tail and wing tips), dark (grey/brown feathers with lovely black penciled outlines) and buff (a warm, golden color with black around neck, tail & wings). In addition to their beautiful appearance and sweet personality, they are great layers. You can expect 5-6 large brown eggs per week.