The standard dual-purpose Welsummer chicken breed is famous for its large, dark, terra-cotta-colored eggs that are often speckled with an even darker hue.
The long-tailed Yokohama chicken breed is used for exhibition.
The striking Barnevelder chicken lays dark-brown eggs year-round and is a gentle addition to backyard flocks.
The ornamental Booted Bantam chicken makes a striking appearance at poultry exhibitions.