Adding color to my flock...want kind birds.....

[Big Red's Mom]

I would like to add some different colored birds to my flock....
I already have RIR, Buff Orp.,Dom mix, WR/BR Mix and A white EE.
I would love a Black chicken and some multi colored chickens.
I have heard that some can be aggressive and nasty. I have a 7 year old that helps with my birds so I need nice girls......I have been looking on the different web sites and I wanted to hear from real bird owners....

Any suggestions?

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Maybe a black Orpington or an Australorp? A blue Orpington? A speckled Sussex? Those are all nice birds and very pretty. Maybe even a splash Orpington? Faverolles are sweet, pretty and different from what you have. I'm sure you will get a lot of suggestions!

 

[basicliving]

I love my White Faced Black Spanish - beautiful birds and good layers. Mine have quite a personality too - very inquisitive and friendly.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

I am going to second the suggestion of Orps as a good bet for a friendly black-feathered chicken. See if you can find some Blue or Splash Orpingtons.

Other ones that come to mind as friendly breeds are Barnevelders, Jersey Giants, and Delawares.

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

We loved our black australorp - very gentle and a great layer. I've also heard that black giants are friendly, but they do take a long time before they start laying because they are so busy growing their huge selves.

 

[namreknat]

I also think that black australorps are pretty and good natured birds. They have that green sheen to their feathers that is really pretty on a sunny day!

 

[BantamMom13720]

Have you thought of Silkies? They come in some wonderful colors- I have blacks, Splashes and reds- they have WONDERFUL personalities, are good little layers and excellent brooders. They are also very docile and easy to tame- great around kids. And adorable to look at.

Ideal Poultry seems to have the best color selections of them.

Good luck deciding!

 

[sara]

Definately get some Orpingtons, black, or white, or blue

Check here for more information.

 

[miss jay's mama]

I only have EEs and BRs but both are very friendly. Plus EEs come in all different colors. I also really like the patterns BRs have. My EEs and BRs are always looking for attention and I think both would be good with children.

 

[banter]

My Russian Orloffs are like live stuffed toys-very sweet!