In winter, unlike many commercial breeds such as Sussexes, bantams tend to slow down or even stop laying; even so, you should get around 100 eggs per year from most breeds. When they first start ...

Check their earlobes, according to Jerry Abner. If earlobes on a chicken are white, the hen will lay white eggs. If the earlobes are not white, the hen will lay a light brown or brown egg. And if it’s ...