Egg breeds & varieties
50 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SChicken
Origin: TH, EU, US
Balanced Yolk WhiteEverydayGlobal DefaultNeutral
SDuck
Origin: CN, GB
Baking FavouriteGolden CakesLarge YolkLarger Richer Yolk
ACoturnix Quail
Origin: JP, EU
Garnish StandardMild RichReliable SupplySpeckled Commercial
AMarans
Origin: FR, US
Dark Chocolate ShellDark ShellFrench BreedMarket Drama
AQuail
Origin: JP, EU
Canapé ScaleDelicateDelicate RichGarnish Friendly
AAraucana
Origin: CL, US
Blue ShellChilean HeritageMildMild Interior
AKhaki Campbell
Origin: GB
AbundantClassic DuckPracticalPractical Farm Volume
AAmeraucana
Origin: US
American BreedBasket FavouriteBlue ShellBlue-Green Shell
ALeghorn
Origin: IT, US
CleanHigh Volume TraditionIndustrial FoundationMild
AWelsummer
Origin: NL, GB
Dark Terracotta ShellDutch BreedFull Farmstead FlavourFull Flavour
ABarnevelder
Origin: NL, GB
Dark BrownDark Glossy BrownDutch BarneveldHeritage Dutch
ARhode Island Red
Origin: US
BrownBrown ShellClassic Farm EggDual Purpose Breed
AMuscovy Duck
Origin: PE, FR
Clean DuckClean Rich DuckCustard FriendlyHigh Yolk
APlymouth Rock
Origin: US
American Dual PurposeAmerican FarmBrownClean Full
ASussex
Origin: GB
English Dual PurposeFull FlavourHeritageHeritage Farm
AGoose
Origin: EG, EU
HugeRich CleanRich YolkSeasonal
AHeritage Breed
Origin: US
CharacterfulConservation LinkedFlavour FocusPremium Story
AOrpington
Origin: GB
Dual Purpose HeavyFarmhouseLight Brown TintedModerate Lay
APekin Duck
Origin: US, CN
Baking GoldFuller Than ChickenHeavy Breed EggLarge
AMinorca
Origin: ES, GB, US
Albumen RichClean MildHigh AlbumenLarge
AOstrich
Origin: ZA
CleanExtreme YieldLargest Table EggMassive
AAncona
Origin: IT, GB, US
Active Forager BreedBrightCleanClean Bright Flavour
AChinese Goose
Origin: CN, US
Better Layer GooseKnobbed Breed EggLargeLarge White
ADual Purpose
Origin: US
Balanced SystemEggs Plus MeatFarmsteadFuller Farm Flavour
AEmu
Origin: AU, US
Crowd FeedingDark Green ShellGiant Dark ShellHuge
AMallard
Origin: GB
Aromatic WhiteCream To Green BuffPronounced Duck FlavourPronounced Flavour
ARouen
Origin: FR
Deep YolkFrench Heavy BreedLargeLarge Rich
BBrahma
Origin: US
Asiatic BreedBrown Tinted MediumLarge BreedModerate Numbers
BHamburg
Origin: NL, GB, US
CleanClean DelicateDelicateLight Breed Layer
BCampine
Origin: BE, GB
Belgian HeritageLight Active LayerMediumMild
BEmbden Goose
Origin: DE, US
HugeLow NumbersMeat Breed Secondary EggMild Rich
BSilkie
Origin: CN, EU
BoutiqueBoutique LayFineFine Flavour
BToulouse Goose
Origin: FR
Deep RichDeep RichnessFrench Heavy BreedGolden Yolk
BTurkey
Origin: MX, US
Larger SpeckledMeat Bird ByproductRare CommercialRich
BAyam Cemani
Origin: ID, NL, US
Cream ShellLow ProductionOrdinary Excellent InteriorRare Indonesian Breed
BKadaknath
Origin: IN
Country HenDeep Yolk PotentialIndian IndigenousIndigenous
BRhea
Origin: AR, US
Crowd EggGolden Shell TonesLargeLarge Ratite
BCochin
Origin: CN, GB
Fluffy Breed OriginFull FlavouredLow-Moderate LayMedium Brown
BGuinea Fowl
Origin: NG, FR
CharacterfulHigh YolkIntenseIntense Flavour
BBobwhite Quail
Origin: US
DelicateDelicate FlavourGame Farm SurplusLess Common Than Coturnix
BPolish
Origin: NL, US
CleanCrested BreedMildMild Clean
BPheasant
Origin: GB
Delicate Game NoteDelicate GameyGame Farm ByproductRare Table
BPeafowl
Origin: IN, GB
LargeLarge PaleLow Lay RateOrnamental Byproduct
BBantam
Origin: GB, US
Breed Dependent ColourChicken-LikeCute PortionFull Chicken Flavour
BPartridge
Origin: GB, FR
Canapé ScaleDelicateDelicate Game SweetFaint Game Sweet
BHybrid Layer
Origin: US
Commercial CrossConsistentHigh OutputHigh Volume
BPigeon
Origin: EG, FR
Low Lay RateMildMild DelicateRare
CGrouse
Origin: GB, EU
Heritage NoteHistoric MoorlandMottled HistoricNon Commercial
CCall Duck
Origin: GB, US
High Yolk RatioLow VolumeLow YieldNovelty
CGull
Origin: GB, NL, EU
DistinctiveHeritage RecordLegally RestrictedMarine Note