09/28/2026
Want chickens that lay a lot of eggs, or chickens that are more likely to lay throughout the fall and winter months?
Here are our top 9 best egg layers:
1. White Leghorn
A lightweight, feed-efficient chicken known for exceptional egg production. It lays around 280–335 large to extra-large, bright white eggs per year.
2. Red S*x Link
Brown production chickens (ISA Browns, Hy-Line Browns, Golden Comets, etc) known for their dependable laying abilities. They lay around 285–300 large to extra-large brown eggs per year.
3. Asher Grey
A striking grey-feathered chicken and a productive egg layer. It lays around 280–300 large brown eggs per year.
4. Black S*x Link
A reliable and friendly chicken created by crossing Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. It lays around 280–300 large brown eggs per year.
5. Amberlink
A productive chicken similar to the Red S*x Link but with a noticeably different appearance. It lays around 285–300 large, medium-dark brown eggs per year.
6. Black Australorp
A friendly Australian heritage breed that combines strong egg production with a heavier, dual-purpose build. It lays around 250–300 large, light-brown eggs per year.
7. Chocolate Egger
A friendly, outgoing chicken known for its beautiful dark-colored eggs. It lays around 250–300 large chocolate-brown eggs per year.
8. Myers Poultry Easter Egger
Our strain of Easter Egger has been selected for greater egg production while maintaining its colorful egg-laying traits. It lays around 300–310 large blue eggs per year. Some hens will lay green or cream-colored eggs.
9. Myers Poultry Sage Olive Egger
A productive layer of earthy egg colors. It lays around 290–300 large green or olive eggs per year. Some hens will lay light or dark brown eggs.
We’ve definitely missed a few breeds.
Who’s the top producer in your flock?
