I understand it may be confusing to pick a breed.
If your looking for a nice chicken, just know some breeds such as RIRs are generally aggressive (especially the roosters). But
each chicken has their own personality so you never know.
As for a good layer, I'd suggest Barred Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, or Australorps. But Australorps are considered one of the best layers. If I were you I'd wouldn't go for "the best layer", as one less egg a week isn't that bad. Pick something considered a "good layer" and find one that you personally like. Also consider the egg size, that's important too.
My personal preference is the Black Australorp because they are nice large, big black birds and great layers, of nice large brown eggs. But I do happen to have plenty of room to keep them as they are large birds. Since they're large they will eat a lot, but where I live I can get plenty of fresh berries, grass, and weeds from my property so this isn't a problem
Some people prefer bantams because they require so little food, water, and space. But they do need regular feeding and watering like any other chicken. They lay small eggs. Bantams aren't a breed, rather a size of a chicken, so there are plenty to choose from. But the only place where they sell them sexed is MyPetChicken since they're so small when they hatch.
Those are just two example. No two chickens are the same. No two breeds are the same. Just pick a breed, or maybe even two or more breeds, buy your chickens, and you shouldn't be disappointed! Good luck!
