Elba Chicken
Buff Leghorn Native Cross
-EGG CHAMPION
-LOW FEED COST
-NON-BROODY HENS
Elba chicken is the undisputed egg production champion among native breeds. Lacking the broody instinct, Elba hens lay up to 300 eggs per year while consuming only ~70g of feed daily — maximizing profit margins for organic egg producers.
Eggs per Year
Yolk Color on Pasture
Age Starts Laying
Daily Feed
Elba bridges the gap between commercial layer performance and native egg market demand. Elba eggs sell at high native egg prices, while the hens require up to 30% less feed than other breeds, delivering unmatched feed efficiency.
4 Key Advantages:
- Maximum Egg Output: Up to 300 eggs/year per hen (nearly 1 egg every day).
- Lowest Feed Costs: Consumes only ~70g/day, saving significantly on daily feed expenses.
- Zero Broody Interruption: Hens do not sit on eggs, maintaining unbroken daily egg harvest cycles.
- Early Laying Maturity: Begins laying as early as 4.5 months old.
Feather Color
Native-style plumage with a light, efficient body frame
Body & Egg Shell
Larger egg size than regular native chickens with thick shells and rich orange yolks
Temperament & Care
Active layer, resilient against common poultry diseases, thrives in free-range systems
| KUB | Kuntara | Elba | Arab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main use | Eggs + Meat | Meat | Eggs | Eggs |
| Eggs/Year | 160-180 | 160-180 | 280-300 | 250-280 |
| Meat harvest | 70-80 days | 60-70 days | Slow | Slow |
| Egg size | Medium | Medium | Big | Medium |
| Feed/day | 90-100g | 90-110g | ~70g | 90-100g |
| Best for | All-around farm | Meat sales | Egg sales | Egg sales |
Why Pick Elba Over Arab or KUB for Eggs?
Elba lays more eggs (+20–50 eggs/year) and eats substantially less feed (~70g vs 95g), making it the most profitable breed exclusively for organic egg farming