| Breed | Purpose | Egg Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australorp | Dual Purpose | 250-300 | Excellent layers |
| Barred Plymouth Rock | Dual Purpose | 200-280 | Good family bird |
| Leghorn | Eggs | 280-320 | Efficient feed conversion |
| Orpington | Dual Purpose | 180-250 | Cold hardy and broody |
| Rhode Island Red | Dual Purpose | 250-300 | Hardy and productive |