Help me choose, winter hardy breeds.

[tororider]

So general consensus is that any of the aforementioned breeds should be fine?

 

[herechickchick]

Yep.

 

[Churkenduse]

How about RIR's they are great layers and have a good disposition. And are winter hardy mine are laying almost every day and it has been pretty cold and wet here.

 

[tororider]

Well, I think with only 4 to be able to get I am going to go with Aracauna, Buff Orp, Golden Comet, and Silver Laced Wyandotte. I had thought about a RIR, but being similar in color to the Golden Comet, I would like a varied flock. I think in appearance this should be an extremely varied flock, allow for good egg production, and with the buff orp give me a probable brooder for later to hatch eggs when I can have more. Thanks for all the input and please let me know if I am crazy to combine all these.

 

[AtRendeAcres]

The Rhode Island Red will lay for more years than Comet I believe they will lay a lot less after 2 years!

 

[tororider]

With regards to looks, which is "prettier", the RIR or the comet?

 

[AtRendeAcres]

Here are some pictures of RIR

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Reds/BRKRIR.html ((scroll all the way down)) they are sweet also!

Comet is Buff it will look similar to the Buff Orpington

 

[tororider]

Ok, so now my choice is between a golden comet and a Rhode Island Red. Please let me know what your thoughts are on egg laying longevity, temperment, and looks.

 

[AtRendeAcres]

Read what people are saying on these 2 threads!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=30515

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31185

 

[chickenranchwife]

I can't say enough about BO, PR, SLW, BR, RIR. They are all really good winter layers, the araucauna's on the other hand they have weeks when they don't lay at all during the cold winters. Good luck on your decision.