Favourite chicken breeds!

[Chickens r the best!]

I’m excited about my Naked Neck chicks!
They’re definitely not a breed everyone would like but there’s just something that appeals to me.
I have 6 straight run...hopefully I’ll get a few pullets out of the mix.
I got them at TS and chose them so each looks different from the others.
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I’m excited about my Naked Neck chicks!
They’re definitely not a breed everyone would like but there’s just something that appeals to me.
I have 6 straight run...hopefully I’ll get a few pullets out of the mix.
I got them at TS and chose them so each looks different from the others.
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Aww. The chicks look sooo cute!

 

[bonsaiherb]

right now i am love with my salmon faverolles

I agree - love this breed but it is hard to find in WA state. Would love to breed/cross this somewhat timid (HENS) bird with Ameraucana ** or Easter Egger's for a smaller chicken. Rooster I once had was probably the best I ever had and he was courageous and totally protective. A quiet crow as well.
I am raising Cuckoo Maran, EE, OE Speckled Sussex.
I love a blue chicken so I would also consider
Sapphire Gems - Good egg layers developed in the Czech Republic - blue plumage but lay BROWN eggs.
They are available locally and I am thinking ...

Welsummers are also popular as are Barnvelders.
Going for colorful eggs and chickens this year!

** You might end up with a stable cross called a Favauacana- on the market.
https://blog.mypetchicken.com/2012/08/17/favaucanas

The EE usually are buff but can be any color and I ended up with a Cuckoo pattern dark Rooster. Will see how that turns out.

 

[Erin80]

Right now I’m LOVING my silkie girls. I also am totally in love with my blue Ameraucana hen....sweetest chicken out there! My barred rocks are good layers and have good sized eggs. Not a huge fan of my icelandic, she’s so flighty.
Day after tomorrow we are getting 6 day olds....a light Brahma, two EE’s, a BO, a BA, and a salmon faverolle.....all pullets.

 

[LaurEliz]

My favorites have to be Orpingtons. They are just so sweet and friendly! Silkies, Easter Eggers, Barred Rocks, and Cochins will always have a special place in my heart too though.

 

[Norseman]

Hi.
I was just wondering what the most popular chicken breeds are and also why..?

Thanks!

Depends on attributes you desire or your purpose for having chickens. I wanted eggs and Red sex links are great egg layers. Some want meat, and others want birds for show. Climate can influence choice as well. I live in central Texas where it gets really hot. So I also looked for breeds That can handle the heat. Bottom line, research the breeds and pick what suits your needs and can handle whatever climate you’re in.

 

[drumstick diva]

thanks to everyone posting great photos, I want to learn more about different breeds and especially the rarer ones. I am furthering my education here.

 

[CannedMonster]

thanks to everyone posting great photos, I want to learn more about different breeds and especially the rarer ones. I am furthering my education here.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with or interested in poultry. It’s got awesome photography and gives information about each breed history, standard, etc.
There’s also a great section explaining about different feather colors, patterns, etc.
It covers chickens, ducks, geese, swans, pea fowl and many others including emu, etc.

 

[drumstick diva]

Love the cover shot of the goose with wings spread - looks like it is enjoying life

 

[Compost King]

I was caught between Hybrid and Other (Dorking). I went with Hybrid because I cross my dorking to a Hybrid (Red Ranger) to make another hybrid and its the best chicken I ever ate. (For eggs I like Leghorns)