Can Chickens Fly? The Surprisingly Complicated Truth

Best Chicken Breeds for Flight

If you're interested in a breed that retains some of its flying ability, look for lightweight, active breeds. Here are a few worth considering: 

• Leghorns – Fast, agile, and very capable of short flights
• Ancona – Small, hardy, and surprisingly good fliers
• Yokohama – Elegant birds with long tails and strong flying instincts
• Bantams – Almost all bantam varieties are more flighty and can reach high perches
• On the flip side, breeds like Cornish Cross, Orpingtons, and Brahmas are mostly grounded. They’re just too bulky to lift off.