Many owners of suburban areas strive to acquire at least a small farm. Basically, they opt for chickens. And, as a rule, these are birds of the egg direction.
The main distinguishing features of these breeds are precocity (laying hens start laying eggs quite early), mobility, low weight (adult chickens reach only one and a half to two kilograms). Layers of the egg-laying type are not prone to incubation, they do not hatch chickens, and therefore, their laying period is much longer.
Among the wide variety of breeds of the egg direction, Russian white hens, minors and leghorns stand out.
The first breed – Russian White – is one of the best in terms of oviposition. It was bred by Russian poultry breeders. For a year, laying hens are able to produce up to 200, and sometimes more eggs. Record annual figures reached 300-320 pieces. The weight of an egg is about 60 grams. Adult hens weigh up to two and a half kilograms, and roosters gain up to three kilograms or more. The main distinguishing feature of these birds is their adaptability to the harsh Russian climate and cold winters.
Minorca were brought to Russia from Spain at the end of the 19th century. Egg production is up to 215-220 eggs per year, the weight of which ranges from 60 to 80 grams. The egg shell of the minorok is white. Adult chickens weigh two to two and a half kilograms, roosters weigh a kilogram more. The plumage of birds is represented by two colors: white and black with a green tint.
Leghorns of the egg-laying breed are in high demand among poultry farmers. They were brought to Russia at the beginning of the 20th century from England, America and Japan. Over the years, they have become accustomed to the harsh climate and cold winters. On average, a chicken lays up to two hundred eggs per year, weighing about 55 grams. The individual itself grows up to two kilograms, and the rooster gains two and a half kilograms or more. The color of the leghorn plumage is represented by a variety of shades and colors: black, white, partridge and yellow.
