5 BEST CHICKEN BREEDS FOR BACKYARD COOP

The best chicken breeds for backyard coop chickens depends on several things. And some breeds of backyard chickens are easier to look after than others. Each type has its own needs and temperament.

1) RHODE ISLAND RED

They tolerate heat and cold climates very well. In addition, as a dual-purpose backyard chicken breed, they provide tasty meat and a good supply of eggs.

2) WESTERN RUSTIC

Although sold as a meat chicken, our Western Rustics lay great eggs. And they survived our extremely cold winter temperatures (down to -50 C this winter.)

3) WHITE LOHMANN

A smaller backyard chicken breed, White Lohmanns produce lovely white eggs. It's tough to keep chickens alive through the winters here in the Northwest Territories. And they often stop laying due to the cold and long dark days.

4) LEGHORN

Backyard chicken farmers who simply want eggs should look to the Leghorn breed. Not only do they produce over 300 eggs on average annually, they produce extra large eggs as well.

5) BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK

Our second batch of chicks last spring included 10 day-old Barred Plymouth Rocks. And this was a great option. One of the best chicken breeds for backyard coop poultry in the north, this breeds has a beautiful black and white barred colouring.

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