Arg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't Chose Breed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CelticMoon1]

Australorps (comb tips may freeze on roos if it gets too cold), Orpingtons (same) or Wyandottes (rose comb, won't freeze).

They are all good beginner's breeds, I've had all three and all good experiences. I live far north, so my experience says they're all winter hardy. Mind you, some people say hatchery Wyandottes aren't as good natured as breeder's Wyandottes...

What kind of bird do YOU like?
What color?
Feathered legs or not?
Rose comb, pea comb or straight comb?
Standard or bantam?

 

[chickerdoodle]

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Gee, if you find that breed let me know.

I don't even need a chicken to withstand that much cold as it only gets below freezing here on occasion.

Seems a small compromise may need to be made but you can come close. Fabulous 24/7 layers are Leghorns but they have large combs (they'd freeze them off!) and are flighty. Super friendly chickens are typically the large dual purpose or maybe a small banty (smaller eggs). Pet quality that you seek also tends to be dual purpose hens that are more likely to go broody which would cut down on some laying time. So my recommendation is pick up a few breed books and read them thoroughly to see what compromise you are willing to make.

You will get very close to what you want this way. You will most likely have to insulate your hen house and have a heater. You also could get more than 1 breed to get some great layers and a few friendly pets.

Telling us what breeds ou are interested in would help us in guiding you.

 

[Chickenrandomness]

well, i like those cornish like breeds, birds that are a little bit on the skinnier side. i don't really care about the combs or feet, i'll take ether one. i love bantams soooooooooo much, but i do also like standereds, just not as much.

 

[Chickenrandomness]

thing is about getting more than one breed is, well, i'm a boy and boys usually like everything a boy, and soooooo i'd what at least a male of each breed, and males fight.

 

[RAREROO]

I haven't had any exerience with grown Wyandottes as far as their temperment, but the are supposed to be good layers and very cold hardy since they have rose combs and they don't freeze like single combed breed and you can find them in a variety of colors. I have some young Silverlaced Wyandottes coming up.

My personal favorite has been Barred Rocks, they are great layers and seem to be much more docile than other breeds that I have had. However I am in South Ga and we don't have winters that are that exstream so I don't know how they will do in very cold weather.

Brahmas, Easter Eggers, and Orpingtons may do well for you.

 

[Chickenrandomness]

i forgot to tell everyone, but, i've seen real wyandotes, male and female. the females are ok, but the males are way too big. if you want to know why they are too big, go under the coops and runs subjects and i have something about it there. (its on the first page.)

 

[Sillystunt]

i think you need to research owning chickens more! Sounds like you really don't know what you want and certian breeds fare different in certain climates.

If you ask for help and don't like the answers you get(aseel thread) don't get ticked. We gave you the truth so you could be informed about the breed. Isn't that what you wanted? or did you want us to tell you that they are a great, docile, excellent egg layer and best chicken in the world to start out with?

I think you will do much better with welsummers and they are sweet chicikens giving you terra cotta eggs, in plenty~

Don't get me wrong, i am not trying to be mean! I just want you to get the right chicken!! And for you to be happy with them!

 

[Chickenrandomness]

yeah, i guess i'll go for them. in a few months when i get them thought i'll post pics.

 

[1-duckling]

good choice Chickenrandomness!! I was just going to say try the Welsummers when I read your last post. I pick my girls up, Chip and Dale, and carry them around on my arm or shoulder. (Not sure I'll teach another chicken to do that, they sure did get heavy when grew-up!) So far they have been pleasant and good egg layers. Their eggs are darker than most. Very pretty girls too. The second breed I would suggest are the buff Orpingtons (even though common) for their good cold endurance and calm temperament. Have lots of fun no matter which you chose!

 

[Sillystunt]

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