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Which breed is the best for laying hens
The best laying hens are Xianju Chicken, White Ear Yellow Chicken, Langshan Chicken, Jingbai Chicken and Bailaihang Chicken.

1, Xianju chicken

Also known as Meilin Chicken, it originated in Xianju County, Zhejiang Province and its vicinity. It is small in size and lays more eggs, with an average annual egg production of 180~200, but the average weight of eggs is low, only 42g.

2. White-eared yellow chicken

Originated in Jiangshan City, Zhejiang Province and Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, it is named because its ears are white. White-eared yellow chickens are widely distributed in China, with an average annual egg production of 190. Eggs are relatively large, with an average weight of about 54 grams and high eggshell quality.

3. Langshan Chicken

The origin of this kind of chicken is Rudong County, Jiangsu Province. There are three varieties: pure black, yellow and white. Now, the pure black variety is mainly retained, with large individuals, large egg production and large individuals. After more than 20 years of breeding, the average annual egg production is 160~ 170, and the eggs weigh 58 grams.

4. Jingbai laying hens

Jingbai layer is a product of Beijing Animal Husbandry Bureau Breeding Poultry Company, and it is a three-line hybrid chicken. This kind of chicken has certain advantages in laying eggs.

5. Bailai Hangji

Bailaihang chickens bred in Bailaihang at the age of 7-20 weeks have plump feathers, sound thermoregulation ability, strong living ability and strong adaptability to the environment. The average annual egg production is more than 200, each egg weighs 54-60 grams on average, and the color of eggshell is white.