Am I missing out?

[gritsar]

My SO has said that he doesn't care if I have 100 chicken coops as long as he doesn't have to build another one. I think he has PTSD from the first one.
I'm busily planning my second (pre-made) coop.
I can't decide though. Stick with the brahmas I know and love or try a different breed for a change? Am I missing out on something by only having brahmas?

I'm thinking SLW. Your thoughts?

Two silkies may find their way into my flock(s) too. That should be hoot.

 

[dizzychicken]

Well, I don't think you are missing out if you really love the breed. However, having multiple breeds that you like certain traits in, is nice a nice variety in chicken luvs.

 

[Dandy Acres]

So many different beauties! Keep us informed on your choice.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I'm sorry but I absolutely HATE Wyandottes. All of mine have had a bad attitude. One went so far as to kill her own chick when it hatched. She did it on PURPOSE as well.

I would stick with Asiatic breeds...in all honesty, I love the personalities and looks of Asiatics more than I do my American breeds.

Why not try Silver Laced Cochins? You get the Asiatic sweetness, with the pretty and frill to go with it!

Sorry....I have a MAJOR disdain for Wyandottes...

 

[big medicine]

You know the solution

 

[gritsar]

OMG Big Medicine! That's my Thor (dark brahma) with spots!!!

'k, rodriquez. I thought about the langshans based on your recommendation, but I need really good egg layers? My egg customers are getting antsy for faster eggs.
Thought about the cochins too, but again need good egg layers. A hen that would actually go broody would be a nice bonus.

 

[ajablu]

I love my Brahmas too, but I enjoy different things so I do have chickens of Different breeds just to enjoy something different. I have Orps and Ameraucanas as well as a few of this and that. It's fun to try something new and fun to have some variety. If you feel you would like something a little different go for it!

 

[Sugar Sand Farm]

I agree about the cochins I just love my giant blue cochin hens They do go broody as well. If your looking for big egg layers you can't go wrong with Black Australopes They are not my cup of tea but DH loves them. I will admit they lay very well. Rarely a day goes by that we don't have one egg for each hen. Ours came from a breeder and are not hatchery stock. They are very large and have that green shimmer to their backs.

 

[BFeathered]

I got no problem with Langshans! Or ameraucanas, or barred rocks (sweet!) or Orps (very sweet). Kinda like potato chips... can't have just one, and sometimes you find a new favorite when you try something different. Keep us posted... and BB

 

[Judy]

My Australorps also lay well, are really big, have the green sheen, roo was not mean, did watch over and defend his flock; hens can be easily handled though they don't really like it. Hatchery stock. None of the few I had showed any broodiness, but it is said they sometimes do.

I had 3 Kraienkoppes who were all very broody, plus good mothers. This year I bought large breeds that supposedly at least can go broody, like BO, NHR, SLW and some more. But they are 8 weeks, so remains to be seen. Still have one mature Kraienkoppe, though, if I get some fertile eggs in a couple of months.... And she is my only chicken pet.

Now I've done more research. The list of broody/good mother breeds I found here, besides Kraienkoppes: OEG games, Malays, Shamos, Asils, Madagascar games, and silkies.

I want a few broodies to hatch and raise new chicks each year; I do not want to incubate. So many choices, so little time....