Here are our top pick for chickens that do well free ranging
The Austra White breed is a hybrid between a Black Australorp rooster and a White Leghorn hen. This crossbreed is known for producing a lot of large, off-white eggs, making them great for backyard and free range flocks.
The Birchen Standard Old English is a hardy and long lived breed that thrives in a free range flock.
The Black Breasted Red Standard Old English is a great breed for showing and keeping in a backyard flock. They are beautiful, hardy, and less vulnerable to predators while also being excellent mother hens.
The Black Laced Golden Wyandotte chickens are a docile breed that is known to occasionally go broody, making them great mothers. They thrive in both free ranging and backyard environments.
The Black Laced Gold Wyandotte is a beautiful chicken that does well in backyards or free ranging. They make great pets and are good for both eggs and meat.
Black Laced Silver Wyandotte chickens are ideal for backyard chicken keeping due to their calm temperament and adaptability to different environments. They lay medium to large-sized eggs and are attentive parents.
The Black Old English Standard chicken breed is among the oldest. They have an exceptional appearance, long lifespan, and good health. They are alert and energetic, which helps them avoid predators, making them ideal for backyard chicken keeping.
The Black Sex Link is a hybrid chicken breed produced by crossbreeding a Rhode Island Red rooster with a Barred Rock hen. They are color-sexable, hardy, produce large brown eggs, suitable for meat, make great pets, and are well suited for free ranging or backyards.