Good breed for beginner

[links0311]

I am looking to start a small flock 5-7 in the Spring and was wondering which breed would be best. I am looking for egg layers primarily, and a meat eater occasionally. Looking for something quite and tame. I have been offered some mix breed eggs, but wanted to hear from you all first. Thanks.

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[FutureChickenMan]

Reds; Rhode Island or Newhampshire.

Good egg layers, decent meat bird.

 

[Redfeathers]

Orpingtons. Big, sweet and reliable egg layers.

 

[rooster-red]

Rhode Island Reds or Buff Orpingtons would be my suggestion

 

[Katy]

Barred Rocks

 

[gritsar]

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You want to tell him about there being no such thing as a small flock after you've been bitten by BYC bug or should I?

I don't have my chickens yet either. In the spring I am going to be getting brahmas. They seem to suit my needs/wants the best, but these folks here know their chickens so I'm sure you'll get lots of excellent imput.

 

[FrozenChicken]

My vote is for either Rhode Island Red or Columbian / Barred Rock

 

[alex]

SILKIES... everyone can agree to that...i own them and i know what im talking about...whoever owns them can agree with me...right?

 

[MyPerfectChicken]

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Their not the best egg layer though??

I'd go with Langshans(?) or Orpingtons, our EEs are pretty good too, but they can be crazy.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

Dominiques, big fat hens laying big brown eggs, spoiled rotten, chatty, nosey, lovable, spoiled rotten babies!!