Brown Beauties.

This article provides a countdown of the top 12 brown-egg-laying chickens, which are commonly found in backyard flocks. The breeds mentioned include the Rhode Island White, Barnevelder, Buff Orpington, Welsummer, Swedish Flower Hens, Dominique, Marans, Wyandotte, New Hampshire Red, Speckled Sussex, Delaware, Australorp, Rhode Island Red, and Plymouth Rock. Each breed is described in terms of their egg-laying capabilities, temperament, and color varieties. The article emphasizes the popularity and appeal of brown egg-laying chickens for backyard flock owners. [Extracted from the article]