They are both interesting, fun birds! I especially love the Anconas, I had one before that was the best layer EVAH! She was friendly yet wild as a March hare, went over the fence every day and traipsed around the five acres I live on. I miss Gina so much!
My favorite? Speckled Sussex and Anconas, just because I like their personalities. The Anconas were the best layers I’ve ever had.
I now have:
One mixed breed roo who is half copper Maran and half something else!
Hens
2 Dominiques
2 Australorps
2 Hamburgs
2 Anconas