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Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Best Layer Breed of Chicken
Best layer breed of chicken is:
- Rhode Island Red (RIR)
- New Hampshire
- Leghorn — Correct Answer
- Cornish
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Leghorn
White Leghorn is the best layer breed in the world. It belongs to the Mediterranean breed group (origin: Italy) and is the foundation breed for all commercial layer hybrids globally.
Why Leghorn is the Best Layer
- Average egg production of improved White Leghorn strain: 300 eggs/year.
- Lays white-shelled eggs (all Mediterranean breeds lay white eggs).
- Standard body weight: cock 2.7 kg, hen 2.0 kg (lightweight = less feed for body maintenance, more energy for eggs).
- Characteristics of a good layer breed: alert temperament, lack of broodiness, late moulting.
Best Breeds by Category
| Category | Best Breed |
|---|---|
| Best layer breed | White Leghorn (Mediterranean) |
| Best broiler breed | Cornish (English) |
| Heaviest breed | Jersey Black Giant |
| Lightest breed | Kadaknath (Indian) |
| Best dual-purpose breeds | All American breeds (RIR, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rock) |
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