chicken breeds vary widely in size, color, and purpose, from egg-laying to meat production

chicken breeds poultry hens roosters meat production layer broiler chickens heritage bantam rhode island red leghorn sussex plymouth rock orpington australorp wyandotte silkie cochins brahma andalusian barred easter egger jersey giant hamburg cornish dominique shaver malay pyle fleche feathers brooding eggshell colors chick care backyard freerange coops farming vary size color purpose egg-laying distinct traits histories