@bobbinhood
Yes, most of that info. is true. Except the white/brown chicken and egg color statement.
The Medditerranian breeds encompass the Leghorn, Andalusion ( which are black, white or blue ) and many other breeds of various color from speckled to solid.
The American/ European breeds include Plymouth rocks, ( which can be barred or white and lay brown eggs.) Delawares, Rhode Island Reds, etc.
The Mediterranian breeds are smaller and lighter weight than the american breeds and are also much more nervous and flighty, less mellow.
There are also many crossbreeds that egg color will remain to be determined.
Eggs can be every color from white to beige to deep rich mahogany to shades of blue and green with the Aracaunas and americauna breeds.
Then there are the infinite Bantam breeds, some which are offshoots of the larger breeds as well. They lay smaller eggs but no difference in nutritional content either.
Chickens are really fun, and its easy to keep a couple of backyard hens for fresh eggs.
Bantam breeds are a great backyard chicken for those that have smaller yards.
2 hens can produce on avarage an egg a day, so 12–14 per week is a nice addition to ones grocery bill. I give most of mine away as I mostly just enjoy watching my guys do their chciken thing on my property. lol