Eggs will be distributed: The 10 best breeds of laying hens
The ten best laying hen breeds in Ukraine are described on the SSPDaily website.
Borki-117 is a breed of laying hens from Ukraine that is distinguished by its white color and extremely high productivity. A chicken can produce 270-345 eggs per year. Each one weighs about 60-64 g. One bird consumes 115 g of feed per day and reaches sexual maturity at 163-165 days.
The White Dekalb is a chicken breed that came to us from the Netherlands. The chickens are white or brown, have a calm disposition, and are resistant to stress. One bird consumes about 110 g of feed per day and reaches sexual maturity in 150 days. The weight of one egg is 60-63 g, and about 330 eggs are produced per year.
The Isa Brown is another Dutch breed of laying hens. It is easy to care for and acclimatizes easily. A chicken needs 110 g of feed per day, and it reaches sexual maturity in 150 days. You will get about 320 eggs weighing 58-64 g per year.
Bovans Golden Line – the main difference of this breed is that it shows high productivity and at the same time has strong immunity. One hen will produce 332 eggs (weighing 63-67 g) per year. The breed is undemanding to feed, consumes about 114 g of feed per day, and reaches sexual maturity in 143-145 days. It can be kept in a cage, as it easily adapts to the conditions. The breed is also used for meat.
The White Leghorn is a breed from Italy that is characterized by the highest productivity in the first year of life: it produces up to 360 eggs (weight 58-60 g) per year. It adapts to the climate easily; one chicken consumes 105-110 g of feed per day. However, it needs a spacious chicken coop because it is very mobile. It reaches sexual maturity in 148-152 days.
The High Line is an American breed of laying hens that shows a fairly high productivity throughout its life. One bird produces 340 eggs weighing about 65 g per year. The breed requires 110 g of feed per day, is calm and quite sociable. It reaches sexual maturity in 180 days.
The Dominant is a breed that was bred in the Czech Republic and shows high productivity in the first 3-4 years. It produces 320 eggs (70 g) per year. It consumes about 150 g of feed per day. It reaches sexual maturity in 150 days.
Coral Nick is a hybrid that was bred in Germany. It remains very productive for three years, producing 350 eggs weighing 60-70 g per year. It is characterized by a calm disposition. It has a white color with black spots. It reaches sexual maturity very quickly - in 136 days.
The Hyssex Brown is another Dutch breed that produces up to 315 eggs per year (each weighing 70 g). The birds are quite calm and reach sexual maturity in 122 days. They consume up to 120 g of feed per day. Productivity decreases after 2 years.
The Brown Nick is a popular German breed, as it is characterized by the highest productivity. From one chicken you will get 400 eggs weighing 75 g per year. Chickens are easy to care for and quite calm, almost never getting sick. One bird needs 120 g of feed per day, and it will reach sexual maturity in 150 days.
To get the maximum number of eggs, it is better to choose different breeds of chickens. Be sure to study all the features of each breed before purchasing.