Breeds
Every breed handles Oklahoma's heat index summers and ice storm winters a little differently — here's what to expect from each.
Bantam (small breeds)
ornamentalVaries by breed, typically tinted or white eggsHeat hardyCold hardy
Brahma
dual-purposeBrown eggsCold hardy
Leghorn
eggWhite eggsHeat hardy
Orpington
dual-purposeBrown eggsCold hardy
Plymouth Rock
dual-purposeBrown eggsHeat hardyCold hardy
Rhode Island Red
dual-purposeBrown eggsHeat hardyCold hardy
Wyandotte
dual-purposeBrown eggsCold hardy
Looking for breed comparisons instead of individual profiles? Browse the guides.