Docile chicken breeds

[besorto]

Buff orpingtons 100000%. They're super friendly and mine lay eggs everyday . Though, I don't recommend a sussex because they tend to be very loud. But another favorite breed of mine would have to be the Black Australorp. My daughter carries one of ours around the yard for hours with no problem. Not to mention they're great layers of brownish pink eggs.

 

[lereg]

I have only had one. I did not like her much.

From what I've seen of BO, I will not have them in my flock. There are simply so many other breeds that IMO are better!

For some reason, I've always wanted Box and RIRs, but I may be reconsidering now.

 

[BantyChooks]

For some reason, I've always wanted Box and RIRs, but I may be reconsidering now.

I haven't had RIRs but I have seen over and over again that many of the hatchery birds are aggressive. Of course, there's always the exceptions. Who knows, you might love those breeds. I'd have to side with LG though in terms of good breeds for a mixed flock.

I personally love Leghorns, but agree they don't do well cooped up.

 

[besorto]

For some reason, I've always wanted Box and RIRs, but I may be reconsidering now.

Don't let that discourage you! I have the friendliest RIR hen that keeps my rooster in check while keeping the kids entertained . And my BO hens are cuddle bugs that never stop laying!

 

[cholland]

I love my orphingtons. Consistent layers.
Easter eggers are great for some color.
For white eggs, I have Barred Holland's. They are supper friendly and very curious. Get them from a breeder though, they hatchery stock is tainted.

 

[lereg]

Buff orpingtons 100000%. They're super friendly and mine lay eggs everyday . Though, I don't recommend a sussex because they tend to be very loud.

I would prefer quiet chickens too, but how loud can they be? Another reason why I don' want roosters.

 

[BantyChooks]

I would prefer quiet chickens too, but how loud can they be? Another reason why I don' want roosters.

I'd consider loudness to be something that varies bird to bird. I have yet to have a particular breed that's louder or quieter than the others, and I've owned 20+. More if you count varieties of a breed.

 

[besorto]

I would prefer quiet chickens too, but how loud can they be? Another reason why I don' want roosters.

My speckled sussex starts squawking up a storm when anybody comes near the coop. She's honestly louder than the roosters!

 

[besorto]

A friend of mine also has a flock of 10+ sussex hens, and they're incredibly loud.

 

[lereg]

I love my orphingtons. Consistent layers.
Easter eggers are great for some color.
For white eggs, I have Barred Holland's. They are supper friendly and very curious. Get them from a breeder though, they hatchery stock is tainted.

Haven' heard of the Holland's. I'l look them up!!