The Americanas are known as the "Easter Egg Bird," in multi-colored mixed white, brown, red and blacks these  birds are characterized as having fluffy ear muffs. Famous for their blue and green eggs, Americanas, are wonderful egg producers and have an impressibly long laying season; and are able to withstand hot and cold climates.

The feathers on a Barred Rock, are black with white barring throughout. Barred Rocks are known as American's oldest dual purpose, heritage breed, used primarily for excellent production of large brown eggs even in the summer heat.

The Orpington breeds were  developed in the 1880s. The Buff Orpington, is a well known  breed with a rich, outstanding golden buff color.  These large quiet dispositioned friendly birds have been a back-yard flock favorite for many years. They are also one of the most broody among the standard breeds and are excellent mothers and do great with children.

These Delaware started pullets are mostly white with black barring on their neck and tail feathers. They're a medium sized docile bird weighing 5 1/2 pounds at maturity and usually start laying large brown eggs at about 24 weeks. Delawares are becoming a relatively rare heritage breed among poultry raisers making availability limited.

A Rhode Island Red has a lustrous rich dark mahogany red with a dark tail. These pullets are one of the best dual-purpose breeds and a super choice for back-yard flocks. The birds are hardy and do excellent in a free range operation though they will also do well in confinement. They are a wonderful choice for production of large brown eggs at around 24 weeks of age.