Favorite breed

[CEO]

What is everyone’s favorite breed?

 

[Aunt Angus]

All of them.

But, seriously, out if my current flock, I'd say Barred Rock and Brahma. But I have 2 4 month old pullets who are REAL characters: a Naked Neck and an Appenzeller Spitzhauben. They are tipping scales in their favor daily with their antics.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm not picky, & love all chicken breeds equally.

Just not a huge fan of Plain white birds, huge floppy combs, & wattles, or high Production hybrids.

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

I have only owned 3 breeds, Cochin Bantam, Sebright, and OEGB. In Cochin I have had roos and hens, Sebright hen, and OEGB rooster. Here is how I rank them.
1. Cochin - Sweet roosters and hens. Roosters have been protective but gentle. In my experience frizzle roos of that breed are mean for some reason.

2. Sebright - She has the sweetest personality. Though shy and flighty she has beautiful lacing and disposition.

3. OEGB - He never stops crowing though he has beautiful colors. At 6 months old already has visible spurs. He is kept in a cage so not sure how he would act free ranged but I feel like he would be mean. Could be individual personality though.

 

[lv9777]

I'm new to chickens, but my favorite hen is my Barred Rock. She is sweet with lots of personality and very smart. She knows and responds to her name.

 

[Little Baby Bean]

What is everyone’s favorite breed?

Cochins. My profile picture is my favorite cochin, Coco. She is also my favorite chicken.

 

[Let There Be Light]

How could you suggest I have a favorite child?

 

[cherrynberry]

Easter Eggers. Just based off of looks.

One day Faverolle's will be my favorite though. I have a feeling...Cochins too. Orpingtons, Wyandotte's, Welsummers, are all good breeds too! But until I get a few Orps or Cochins, Easter Eggers are my favorite. Which basically says that I like mutts! They are just full of surprises and I love surprises!

 

[April0617]

Based purely on personality, my Salmon Faverolles, for sure. All around (health, egg laying, and personality) the Australorps win it. To be fair, I haven't had a huge range of birds yet, though

 

[Chicalina]

I've kept many many breeds over the years. It's easier to say which I wouldn't keep again.

My fancy varies over time too. Currently, I'm in love with my Polish, my OEGB and my one little sebright. Oh, and the Barnevelders! Come spring, it will be my silkies. Next year, who knows!