Comet chickens do well as layers but don’t not as meat birds because they are smaller chickens.
Golden Comets are hybrid chicks that are bred specifically for egg production. Among super-egg-laying chickens, they deserve a place! They were originally bred for the commercial field, but have spread to small farmers.
Golden Comet chickens result from mating a New Hampshire rooster and a White Rock hen. The chicks are sex-linked. The males and females are visually different from each other.
The second generation will be a cross-breed and not a true Golden Comet. Golden Comets are light reddish brown with a scattering of white lacing. They have a red single comb. Legs are yellow. The back of the Golden Comet forms a U shape.
Comets are not considered a true breed by the American Poultry Association. As such, they are not a heritage breed. They also have a shorter lifespan than a regular chicken.
Caring For Your Golden Comets
They are good foragers, but they also do well in smaller spaces so they make a good backyard chicken.
Plus, Golden Comets are mild, curious and friendly. They don’t mind getting picked up and they are rarely rattled. This makes them ideal as a pet and for children.
They don’t get involved in flock disputes and they are great for first-time owners.
They are resilient and will tolerate warm and cold climates. However, you will need to watch for frostbite on the comb.
| Climate | Personality | Use | Size | Eggs/ Yr | Brooder | Forages |
| Wide variety | Friendly | Eggs | M: 5.5 lbs
F: 3.5 lbs | 300-330 | No | Yes |
- 300+ eggs a year
- Friendly Hens
- Hybrid friendly chicken
My Favorite Chicken and Duck Supplies
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Manna Pro Oyster Shell keeps eggs strong. Before I gave my chickens oyster shell, I had the oddest eggs, many with weak and irregular shells. Now, I don’t have an issue.
Layer Feed by Manna Pro. I like pellets rather than crumbles as my chickens eat them better and less gets wasted or scavenged by rodents. A good layer feed makes the difference in hens laying many more eggs.
My chickens love this mealworm treat, which gives added protein, something that’s great during molting and winter months.
There are many ways to feed and water your chickens. I like this food and water setup the best because it reduces waste, saves me time feeding and watering, and keeps the food fresh longer. Except, in the winter, I use a heated waterer. The only problem is the heated waterers need to be replaced every few years.
I love this chicken veggie hanger. It makes it easy to give your chickens produce from the garden and keep them occupied in the winter with a fresh head of lettuce.
These chicken toys are a hoot! They will help curb bullying and keep your chickens active, especially in the winter when hens tend to get more lethargic.