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How is their egglaying/temperament?

Also a hatchery near my location has Plymouth Rocks as one of their only four options. Let me know if you have any further advice on this breed.

Also, wanted to mention, a friend of mine suggested Speckled Sussex. Said that they were the nicest and most easygoing in his flock. Any other things you'd like to share about this breed?

Got it. Although I adore the Lavender Orpingtons, I think I'm leaning more towards the Easter Egger right now. I already have an Orpington right now, anyway. She's a Buff and at the end of her laying cycle, but she is definetly the most maternal in out flock and one of my favorite hens! Plus...

As eggs go, what breed would you say lays bigger eggs? And is it a slight or dramatic difference in size?

I think I've narrowed it down to EEs or Lavender Orps. Still open to other breed suggestions, but these are the ones I'm most solidly set on. How do both of these breeds usually get along with other flock members? I have a few bantams in my flock, and they can stick up for themselves pretty...

Oh my goodness she is gorgeous! :love

Got it. I want my flock to be the healthiest it can be, anyway. Noted. Definitely still open to adding in some Eggers!

So many good choices!!! What would you say are usually the best layers overall of these breeds? (Including the Black Sexlinks, Lavender Orps, and Dominiques you suggested.)

I love the description! I will consider them as well!

How would you describe your Lav Orps? Yeah, we have one and she is one of the biggest pains in the flock! 🤣

Great! I will definitely consider that breed.

I totally agree with you on the Rhode Island Red. I have one, and she follows me everywhere pecking (hard) at my feet until I give her treats! I live in an urban environment, so there isn't too much space to let the hens roam, but I let them out of their runs to scratch around in my yard every...

Awesome! All three sound great! How many eggs do your Australorps usually lay? :lau Wow! I will remove them from the list then!

I'm interested in adding Australorps, Plymouth Rocks, Easter Eggers, or Orpingtons into my flock. What I'm looking for is a great laying hen (an egg a day preferred, but three/four times a week will also do) while still being docile and healthy as well. Which is why I'm not considering adding...