Convince me what the best breed is!

[The Kid Farmer]

So I've been thinking about adding to our current flock of 6 hens and a roo, but not sure what breeds to choose! Tell me your fav chicken breed (preferably not a bantam) and maybe a little bit about the pros and cons! We currently have:

2 White Cochins
2 Easter Eggers
1 Golden Laced Wyandotte (Roo)
1 Egyptian Fayoumi
1 Barred Plymouth Rock

 

[sourland]

What are your goals - what do you want from these birds ? Meat, eggs, pretty lawn ornaments ------------------------

 

[The Kid Farmer]

I'm not being very picky! As long as they are not super aggressive and people think they are a good breed then I'm good! I'm just kinda considering my options right now. What's your favorite breed and why? Oh and not meat birds. I am not looking for a meat bird.

 

[The Kid Farmer]

Just please don't say naked necks. I'm sorry but those chickens freak me out.

 

[sourland]

Not a fan of naked necks or frizzles of any sort. As long as meat production is not desired, leghorns in their many varieties are my favorites. For me their egg production and beauty beats all other breeds.

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

Welsummers!! They are such a great chicken breed. Sooo friendly and sweet, in my opinion they are super pretty, they lay super pretty eggs, they lay about 250 eggs a year, and they are just WONDERFUL chickens!!

 

[The Kid Farmer]

Welsummers!! They are such a great chicken breed. Sooo friendly and sweet, in my opinion they are super pretty, they lay super pretty eggs, they lay about 250 eggs a year, and they are just WONDERFUL chickens!!

We actually did get a welsummer but she died at three weeks old from mareks despite being vaccinated.....We do want another one though!

 

[The Kid Farmer]

Can someone please tell me what the Hatch-a-long thing is? I have been wondering for quite some time..

 

[Iluveggers]

If you like fluffy, go with Salmon Faverolles! Sweet, gentle, & FLUFFY!

 

[SueT]

My favorite breed is Appenzeller Spitzhauben—-This Swiss breed is cute, quirky and friendly. They are smallish but lay lots of big eggs (white).

Mine are silver spangled which is the most commonly available.