Our Australorp is super gentle & very friendly. She does seem to favor me & my girls over my hubby or son though, not that she is mean to them, just tends to avoid them She is beautiful, & probably my favorite to watch. Her shimmery green feathers get me every time.
Hi Beth, I'm relatively new to chickens myself, but the 4 breeds we have tick all 3 of your requirements.
Our Coronation Sussex has laid 34 eggs in 39 days.
Our Light Sussex has laid 15 eggs in 22 days (she has been broody the last week)
Our Lohmons has laid 12 eggs in 15 days.
Our...