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[Citychicken12]

Hi, I am brand new to this forum and I am looking forward to learning ang getting advice before I get my chickens. I am excited for ths new adventure and I m having hard time choosing a breed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for egg layers who are friendly, not noisy, and okay to free range in the garden without wanting to go on a spree through the neighborhood.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Do you want big chickens or smaller breeds? White, brown or colourful eggs? Lots of eggs or not? Pretty or plain chickens? Have a look in the reviews section. I had a look there recently and it's very helpful! Our members did a good job.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. You might like Barred Rocks.

 

[ghillie]

 

[Citychicken12]

Sumi, I am going to get standards instead of bantams. It is just my husband and I and I am not too particular about egg color. Any would be great as I am new to this and these will be my first chickens so I am just excited. I. have actually been on the review section for a couple of days and decided to open an account for myself last night. I know my husband wants a Buff Orpington so I was looking at Rhode Island Red and a blue laced red Wyandotte. I would like to have a pretty girl ith our plain (but still pretty) buff O. Thanks for the welcomes

 

[SnowPeeOstrichU]

Glad to have you aboard!!! (from Pacific NW)
I love Plymouth Rock/Barred Rock. They are friendly and not to noisy. Actually VERY friendly, mine let me pick them up, I have recently reviewed them here, Barred Rocks are friendly and perfect for anyone. They won't make too much noise. I think Leghorns tend to make more noise because they are a smaller chicken that still produces a regular-sized egg, and sometimes they will make a small amount of noise getting an egg out.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, and Blue Laced Red Wyandottes all sound like great choices! Good luck

 

[greymane]

 

[Kevin565]

 

[XxPandaxX]

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In my experience, it really depends on the chicken... But I haven't even my flock yet. I think Buff Orpingtons are really sweet. And silkies. How I love silkies <3 lol