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[RaineySue]

Hello! I am new and I thank you for welcoming me. We just moved to the country and I am thinking about getting a couple of chickens who would lay eggs. Which breeds would you recommend?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Which breeds would you recommend?

It depends on your climate.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Sammster]

Welcome! Oh, gosh - there are so many good layer breeds. I will tell you that I have mostly Rhode Island Red's. They are a high-production breed. However, they are a rather aggressive breed (toward other chickens). The high-production breeds tend to have more reproductive issues. This has been the case for us. I have a couple Mystic Marans. They have moderate temperaments and lay pretty eggs. I have an Easter Egger. Good layer, but a bit timid. She also tends to go broody. And I have a Sapphire Gem. Good layer and nice temperament.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[theoldchick]

 

[N F C]

Hello, check out this article from the Learning Center, that might help you identify what you're looking for: Pickin' the Right Frickin' Chicken

And when you do get your birds, you'll want to start with a minimum of 3 (more is better). Chickens are flock animals and do better in a group.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Check out that link @N F C gave you above as that should help. And I agree wholeheartedly, start with minimally three.