What’s your favorite breed? And in your opinion what’s the best?

[Farmgirl283420]

I thought it’d be fun to have everyone write a little bit or a lot on what’s their fave breed and why or what’s the best breed and why if someone says wow I need that breed great job!!!! And great job to everyone else if you write something!

 

[igorsMistress]

My favorites are Naked Necks. They are unusual in appearance, friendly but not overly so, usually not low in the pecking order because they’re assertive, do great in the heat and are easier to pluck because they have fewer feathers in general. I get large eggs from my girls, but they typically range from medium to large. They’re just as good for laying as any other and you can breed the naked necks to other breeds for more color diversity. I have two red hens and this beautiful boy

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I also love Naked Necks but I don't think any chicken is "best" just best for you. I like my Naked Necks because their temperament is good, they lay pretty well and they are hilarious looking. But I only have two right now because I also like Salmon Faverolles and Speckled Sussexes because they're pretty.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Nice that’s cool breed!!!

 

[BrinaM]

I thought it’d be fun to have everyone write a little bit or a lot on what’s their fave breed and why or what’s the best breed and why if someone says wow I need that breed great job!!!! And great job to everyone else if you write something!

 

[BrinaM]

My favorite is the Orpington.
Orpingtons do well in cold winters and they are not aggressive. Well, I’m sure they are some but I haven’t had any issues. A beautiful friendly breed.

 

[The Birb King]

I have 2 favorites: Seramas and Ameraucanas!

 

[triciayoung]

My favorite is the Speckled Sussex. They are friendly, but still fiesta,

 

[Sussex19]

I favorites are Sussex.
Coronations and Lights partially, but my Speckled is very good to.
I would love to have some Buffs one day when I have the room.
They have been the hardiest breed for me, excellent layers (an egg a day except when broody and molting) and very good mothers.
They are very pleasing to the eye, as well.

 

[SirPecksALot]

My favorites have to be Australorps. Well-behaved, good layers, gentle and sociable, what's not to love? Plus, they're fluffy and look like cute little penguins when they hatch. Unfortunately, I don't currently have any. I used to have two Australorp cockerels, but we got rid of them recently.