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Egg Layers vs. Meat Birds
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Brahma
Dual-purpose, recognized for significant size and winter laying
Rhode Island Red
Egg layer, known for brown eggs and hardy nature
Silkie
Ornamental, appreciated for unique fluffy plumage and mild temperament
Leghorn
Egg layer, excels in white egg production with high rate of lay
Buff Orpington
Dual-purpose, a variety of the Orpington known for its beautiful buff coloring
Australorp
Egg layer, holds a world record for egg production
Plymouth Rock
Dual-purpose, known for meat and brown egg production
Cochin
Ornamental, popular for its very large size and feathered feet
Naked Neck
Dual-purpose, notable for its distinctive lack of feathers on the neck and vent area
Wyandotte
Dual-purpose, valued for both good egg production and meat quality
Ancona
Egg layer, medium-sized bird that lays well even in hot weather
Cornish Cross
Meat bird, known for rapid growth and feed efficiency
Orpington
Dual-purpose, known for fluffy feathers and brown egg production
White Plymouth Rock
Dual-purpose, white variety of the Plymouth Rock chicken
Sussex
Dual-purpose, valued for both its meat and egg laying abilities
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