Our Breeds

At MeansFarmsLLC, we carefully select and raise breeds known for their beauty, productivity, and unique qualities. Here’s a look at the flock:

🐓 Cream Legbar

Cream Legbars are a rare and sought-after autosexing breed, meaning you can tell males from females at hatch. They are homozygous for the blue egg gene, producing stunning sky-blue eggs consistently. A beautiful and practical addition to any flock.

🐓 Heritage Welsummer

Known for their striking golden neck plumage and rich, warm coloring, Welsummers are a classic farmyard breed. They lay beautiful dark, blotchy speckled eggs that are truly one of a kind — no two eggs look exactly alike.

🐓 Black Copper Marans

One of the most stunning breeds in our flock, Black Copper Marans feature striking black feathering with a gorgeous green sheen and rich copper neck lacing. They are prized for laying deep chocolate mahogany eggs — some of the darkest eggs you’ll find.

🐓 Golden Cuckoo Marans

The Golden Cuckoo Maran is a showstopper with beautiful golden barring, feathered legs, and a sweet disposition. They lay pretty speckled eggs and are a wonderful dual-purpose breed that turns heads in any flock.

🐓 German Bielefelder

A true dual-purpose powerhouse, German Bielefelders are known for their impressive size — roosters can reach up to 9 lbs and hens up to 6 lbs. They are calm, friendly birds that lay lovely light cream to tan speckled eggs. An excellent choice for those looking for both meat and egg production.

🐓 Forest Eggers

Our Forest Eggers are specifically bred for egg color, laying a beautiful variety of green hues ranging from soft sage to deep olive. Every egg is a surprise and a work of art. If you love a colorful egg basket, these are the birds for you.

🥚 Jumbo Coturnix Quail — Celadon & Standard

Our Jumbo Coturnix Quail are true egg-laying powerhouses, producing approximately 300 eggs per year. Standard variety quail lay gorgeous splotched cream and brown eggs, while our Celadon variety lay rare and beautiful solid blue eggs. Compact, productive, and fascinating to raise!

🐓 Silkie

Silkies are beloved for their unique fluffy plumage that feels like silk to the touch, along with their gentle, broody temperament. They have blue earlobes, dark skin, and feathered feet, making them instantly recognizable. Silkies are excellent mothers and are often used to hatch eggs from other breeds. They lay cream eggs and are a wonderful ornamental breed

🐓 Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island Reds are a classic American breed known for their deep mahogany-red plumage and exceptional egg-laying ability. They are hardy, independent, and productive birds that lay large brown eggs consistently. Reds are excellent foragers and adapt well to various climates, making them a reliable choice for any flock.

🐓 Lavender Orpington

Lavender Orpingtons are a stunning variety of the Orpington breed, featuring soft lavender-gray plumage that is truly eye-catching. They are calm, friendly, and broody birds that lay cream brown eggs. Orpingtons are a dual-purpose breed with excellent meat quality and gentle dispositions, making them perfect for families and small farms.

🐓 Blue Copper Marans

Blue Copper Marans are a striking variation of the Maran family, featuring beautiful blue feathering with copper accents on the neck and shoulders. They share the Maran's reputation for laying exceptionally dark, chocolate-brown eggs. Blue Coppers are calm, friendly birds with a wonderful temperament, making them an excellent choice for those seeking both beauty and productivity in their flock.