this community is amazing!! thanks for all the quick replies everyone!!
@ljf24, yeah, the sex-links are toward the top of my list right now --that's definitely some prolific egg-laying!
@chickenannie, thanks for the suggestion! i'll look into the orpingtons for sure!! is it really true that if...
thanks mahroni!!!! yeah, i've been having a hard time finding info online about how loud different breeds are.. i mean obviously they're chickens and they're going to make some noise, but surely some breeds are louder/quieter than others? ...anyways, thanks again for the info on the sex-links!!
thanks JewlFarm!!!! i came up with my list of top ten from looking at charts, including the one on BYC; it's super helpful and i'm sure i'll consult it again... i'm hoping to get some more real world advice though from people who've actually had these breeds before!!
Hi everyone! I'm new to backyardchickens, excited about this community and seriously considering making the plunge and buying some pullets/chicks ...but, I need your help first deciding which breeds would be best suited!
Here are the characters/traits I'm looking for:
1. egg production...