with some hens laying over 300 eggs per year. 2. Sussex: Sussex chickens are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they are good for both egg production and meat production. They are known for laying up ...

There are breeds that are known for laying eggs, and there are others that are better for meat, comparable to cows − you have dairy cows and beef cows. In the chicken world there are layers and ...

The two types of chickens also live in different places ... Over 75% of the affected birds have been egg-laying hens. So, while chicken meat prices aren’t expected to change much, egg prices ...

"We can choose from 14 different types of eggs." That's a stark contrast with the U.S., where avian flu and efforts to contain it have wiped out tens of millions of egg-laying chickens, forcing ...

Egg-laying hens and broiler chickens – poultry raised for meat – are different, said Will Strickland, an assistant extension agent for Louisiana State University's AgCenter. Egg layers ...