Lohmann Brown
The Lohmann Brown is a brown variety of chicken, specifically bred for egg-laying purposes. It is a crossbred line and is selectively bred from lines of the Rhode Island breed. They start to lay eggs at about 19 weeks and produce up to 320 eggs up to an age of 72 weeks (one year production). Eggs are laid nearly daily, normally during the morning hours. The breed was developed by Lohmann Tierzucht in 1984 and is a common commercial layer, being one of the most popular breeds used in the British egg industry. Most Lohmann Browns have a caramel/brown shade of feathers with white feathers in a pattern round their necks and white feathers at the tips of their tail.
| Life Span | 5-10 years |
| Weight | 2-5 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Lohmann Brown
Finding a responsible Lohmann Brown breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells chickens commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Lohmann Brown. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Lohmann Browns appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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