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Hayes I had a white leghorn once very timid. She would only hop on me at her turns. I have 6 chickens now.the friendliest was a black austrolorp I had. And people say buffs but I have not found that true. The ones around the pool are my currents. I have about 4 freindly and 2 skittish ones. But the problem is they are mixed breeds here is what I am thinking but I want others options.also if you dont agree please give me a reason.The list of suggestions could be quite lengthy,,, depending how many peeps respond,,, Many peeps will post their favorite chickens,, and they are all correct.
If you want pets,, like I myself keep,, and you are in Iowa,,, cold country. Look into keeping an assortment of Easter Eggers. They will provide you with colored eggs, and even if they are from same bin at sale place,,, they may produce different shades of egg color. (I had 3 from same bin, and each layed different color egg)
Are cold hardy,, and will live generally long life. Did I mention they are pretty
Avoid Sexlink chickens like Production reds,, Cinnamon Queens, and others like Isa Brown, Also avoid White leghorns. Those are great chickens if you are just in search for many eggs. They have short lifespans. White leghorns, are great, but not very friendly, and flighty.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Welsummers, Easter eggers, and brahmas all get along well! Or at least mine do.
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Hi again, it’s a lovely little flock!
Ok thanks so much. We have 6 now and will get 6 come spring. So 6 and 6 will hang out together. So far the chickens are well when something random comes in like other chickens so I dont think it would be a problem. Worst case scenario they would have 2 coops and would free range together
Your welcome!
I truly envy you, my sister and I co-care for a flock of 50+ 
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I had a flock of 15. Then I stop after I lost them for a year. Then I started up again planning after I get 12 to stay there maybe go bigger but 15 was a great number. But 50 man...do they all have names? And different personalities?
