The Leghorn breed of chicken lays around 220 to 300 white eggs in one season. Three to four eggs would be needed each week. There is evidence that their strain affects how many eggs they lay. Brooding hens are rare in the henhouse. It is not common to consume Light Brown Leghorns as meat.
This breed of chicken is hardy and adaptable to almost any climate conditions. For the hobbyist who wishes to raise a lot of eggs, they are ideal.