hello im new, can i have some advice?

[gander007]

Happy New Year and

great to see a new

First what are your chickens going to be used for

gander007

 

[roostersandhens]

I am looking for some breeds that aren't very flighty. I live in Washington, so it is rainy most of the year. I was thinking a flock of mixed breeds, and I would like the Amaurcana breed. If any of you know some good sister birds for an Amauricana, please let me know.

I love Black Australorps! They are very very sweet, easy to handle, friendly, and they are great layers. This is a Black Australorp hen:

Cochin's are also very sweet chickens!
Australorp info: http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Australorp-B14.aspx
Cochin info: http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Cochin-B30.aspx

Ameraucaunas are awesome, but it is hard to find them because half the time you end with an Easter Egger, but Easter Eggers are great too!
Good Luck!

 

[sourland]

Go to the Social forum and locate the Washington thread in 'Where am I? Where are you!' - hopefully you can locate some local birds.

 

[kachenkah]

Thanks for all the advice. The Black Australorp sounds great, and it works for what I needed. Thanks!

I was thinking of using them for their eggs, but I would like for them to be good with children.