Commercial & Heritage Poultry Breed Directory
Performance standards, weekly target weight curves, FCR benchmarks, and side-by-side comparative analysis for primary broiler & layer genetics.
verified Primary Genetic Performance Profiles
Ross 308 Commercial Broiler
World standard commercial meat bird. FCR 1.50, high breast meat yield, rapid growth to 2.5 kg in 35 days.
Cobb 500 Commercial Broiler
Unbeatable feed conversion efficiency on lower-cost diets, high livability, and exceptional uniform growth.
Arbor Acres Plus Broiler
Global broiler benchmark with robust heat tolerance, high livability, and high breast meat yield.
Hubbard Flex Broiler Breeder
Robust broiler strain optimized for hot tropical climates, lower mortality, and high chick yield per hen.
Hubbard Classic Tropical Broiler
Engineered for maximum thermal tolerance, strong leg health, and steady weight gain in warm regions.
Lohmann Brown Classic Layer
Top commercial brown egg layer producing 320+ dark brown eggs per hen housed with strong shell breaking strength.
Lohmann LSL Classic White Layer
Global benchmark for white egg production with 380+ eggs/hen housed and low feed intake per dozen eggs.
Hy-Line W-36 Commercial White Layer
Industry benchmark white egg layer with lowest feed intake per dozen eggs and superior shell quality.
ISA Brown Commercial Layer
High-producing brown egg layer known for calm temperament, excellent feed conversion, and peak lay persistence.
White Leghorn Layer
The historic baseline white egg layer known for extraordinary feed-to-egg conversion and alert foraging.
Rhode Island Red Dual-Purpose
Hardy dual-purpose breed ideal for backyard flocks, free-range production, and small-scale egg farming.
Australorp Dual-Purpose Heritage
Famous Australian heritage breed holding world egg laying record, calm temperament, and climate resilience.
Plymouth Rock (Barred Rock)
Classic American dual-purpose breed valued for heavy winter egg production, hardiness, and meat yield.
Light Brahma Heavy Breed
Massive heritage breed with feathered shanks, exceptional winter egg laying, and gentle giant disposition.
Silkie Bantam Breed
Fluffy fur-like feathers, dark blue skin and bones, turquoise earlobes, and supreme broody maternal care.
Polish Crested Chicken
Dramatic bouffant feather crest supported by vaulted skull anatomy, docile nature, and 200 white eggs/yr.
Buff Orpington Heavy Heritage
The golden retriever of chickens. Plush buff plumage, calm lap pet demeanor, high broodiness, and winter laying.
Jersey Giant Heavy Breed
World's largest domestic chicken. Roosters reach 5.9 kg (13 lbs) with deep emerald-green sheen and gentle nature.
Speckled Sussex Dual-Purpose
Ancient British utility breed with mahogany-and-white spangles, calm foraging, and 250 cream/brown eggs/yr.
Cream Legbar Autosexing Layer
Cambridge autosexing genetics with 100% chick sexing accuracy at hatch, small feather crest, and pastel blue eggs.
Cochin Heavy Asiatic Breed
Famous Chinese giant breed that triggered Victorian Hen Fever. Profuse feathering covering shanks and supreme broodiness.
Wyandotte (Silver & Blue Laced)
Rose comb frostbite immunity, compact curved body, striking laced plumage varieties, and 240 brown eggs/yr.
Ameraucana True Blue-Egg Standard
Standardized purebred blue-egg layer with full facial muffs and beard, small pea comb, and slate-blue legs.
Golden Comet (Red Sex-Link)
Record-breaking commercial hybrid layer producing 330+ large brown eggs per year with elite FCR and friendly personality.
True Bantam & Miniature Breeds
Compact ornamental fowl requiring 1/3 the space and feed of standard hens, ideal for urban backyards.