Best Egg Laying Hens in Pakistan

We may not have the answer of “which came first the chicken or the egg” but we can tell which hen is best for laying eggs and which is not. Many people who want to start a small business under 50,000 in Pakistan or just want to get eggs from homegrown chickens, look for the best egg-laying hens in Pakistan.

The chicken breed has huge significance in this regard. So, we are here with the best egg-laying chicken breeds in Pakistan. We have covered both, white and brown egg-laying chickens in this blog. In the end, we will also give you some tips to identify the best egg-laying chicken (even among the egg-laying hen breeds).

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Brown Egg Laying Hens in Pakistan

The best brown egg layers in Pakistan are many more than you think. Here are the best brown (cream to dark brown color) egg-laying hens in Pakistan.

Australorp

Australorp hens are considered among the best egg layers. Their popularity is growing rapidly in Pakistan. Australorp is an Australian chicken breed which has dark black color with green shades. It mostly lays light brown eggs. Generally, it lays 250 eggs on average per year. An Australorp hen laid a record 364 eggs in one year (365 days).

Average Max Weight: ~3kg
Annual Egg Production: ~250
Starts laying eggs at: ~22-24 weeks old

You can buy Australorp (egg laying) from OLX Pakistan at 1,200 – 1,500 rupees. However, some of them (mostly known as pure Australorp) are priced at 8,000 – 12,000 rupees.

Rhode Island Red (RIR Chicken)

Rhode Island Red, commonly known as the RIR chicken in Pakistan is among the best egg-laying hens. It starts laying sooner than many other breeds. RIR is Dark brown hen breed. It is considered a dual purpose hen breed, meaning it can be raised for eggs as well as meat production.

Average Max Weight: ~3kg
Annual Egg Production: ~250
Starts laying eggs at: ~18-24 weeks old

You can buy Rhode Island Red (RIR Chicken) (egg laying) at an average price of 1500 – 3500 rupees.

Lohmann Brown

Lohmann Brown is a highly popular breed in Pakistan (may not by name but by physical appearance). Its annual egg production is better than many on this list. The origin of this best egg layer hen is Germany. These chickens are generally friendly and can be raised easily along with other animals. They are brown in color but with dual shades (darker from the neck and gradually becomes lighter towards the tail). It is also known as the Golden Misri hen in Pakistan.

Average Max Weight: ~2kg
Annual Egg Production: ~280
Starts laying eggs at: ~21-23 weeks old

Isa Brown

Isa Brown chicken is known for its high egg production. It also has a dual shade brown color (light brown body and darker neck). This name might not be popular in the country but you can see this hen everywhere with desi, golden and many other names. Just like Lohmann Brown, Isa Brown is also called Golden Misri in Pakistan.

Average Max Weight: ~2kg
Annual Egg Production: ~300 and more
Starts laying eggs at: ~18-21 weeks old

Sussex Chicken

Sussex Chicken are also quite impressive egg layers. They have different colors (red, white, brown, buff, silver, etc.) depending on their sub-breed. Sussex Chicken has British origin. They are generally calm and easy to grow. Its egg has a cream color.

Average Max Weight: ~3kg
Annual Egg Production: ~250
Starts laying eggs at: ~16-20 weeks old

You can buy Sussex Chicken (egg laying) at an average price of 3,000 – 5,000 rupees. However, their price can also go over Rs.10,000.

White Egg Laying Hens in Pakistan

There are many white egg-laying hens available in Pakistan. Most of them have the same physical characteristics but differ in egg production and bird’s weight. Let’s see some of the most popular white egg layers.

Lohmann White

This hen breed looks like a broiler due to its pure white color and red crown. Its other characteristics are the same as Lohmann Brown. There is a difference in its egg color as well which is white. Here are its other characteristics.

Average Max Weight: ~1.5kg
Annual Egg Production: ~300
Starts laying eggs at: ~20-23 weeks old

Isa White

Just like Lohmann White, this breed also has a plain white color with a red crown. The difference is, this breed can start laying eggs before the Lohman. Egg production is almost the same. The average max weight of an egg layer is also the same as Lohmann White.

Average Max Weight: ~1.5kg
Annual Egg Production: ~300 and more
Starts laying eggs at: ~18 to 21 weeks old

White Leghorn

As the name suggests, White Leghorn is a famous egg-laying chicken breed with a white body and red crown. The distinctive feature is its legs which are whitish instead of yellow. The tail of this chicken is also larger than some others. It is larger than some other white chicken breeds. But its annual egg production is a bit lower as compared to the others.

Average Max Weight: ~2kg
Annual Egg Production: ~250
Starts laying eggs at: ~16-17 weeks old

Shaver White

The Shaver White chicken breed is a hybrid which was developed by Dr Shaver. It is among the best egg-laying chicken breeds in Pakistan because of its egg production. Its crown is dropped as compared to the straight crowns of other chickens.

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Average Max Weight: ~1.5kg
Annual Egg Production: ~300 and more
Starts laying eggs at: ~18-21 weeks old

Babcock BV-300

Many of you may not know about Babcock BV-300 but it is globally recognized as one of the best egg-laying hens. Its annual egg production can go over 300 after it starts laying. It is remarkable as it is a little smaller in size and less weight than others in this list.

Average Max Weight: ~1.5kg
Annual Egg Production: ~300
Starts laying eggs at: ~21-25 weeks old

Conclusion

No matter if you want to buy egg-laying hens for business or your house, this list contains most of them. We have added some of the best egg-laying hens in Pakistan that can be raised commercially or at home. Both, white and brown egg layers are listed for your convenience.

Is any top egg-laying hen missing from this list? Tell us in the comment section below.