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Brown Egg Layers

Golden Comet

Brown eggsDocile, Calm, FriendlyCold hardyHeat hardy
260Eggs / year
In brief

Large brown eggs, 5 to 6 lb at maturity, and a docile, calm, friendly temperament.

Breed specifications

Golden Comet at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Calm, Friendly
Weight
5 to 6 lb
Eggs per year
260
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes
Chick

Another great sex-link chicken that has great egg laying qualities, making this another top red sex-link choice for your backyard flock.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

Common questions

Golden Comet questions, answered

How many eggs does a Golden Comet lay?

About 260 large brown eggs per year.

How big do Golden Comets get?

Golden Comets weigh 5 to 6 lb at maturity.

What is a Golden Comet's temperament?

Docile, Calm, Friendly.

Is the Golden Comet cold and heat hardy?

The Golden Comet is cold hardy and heat hardy.

From Hoover's Hatchery

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