Help please

[Andreooppppww]

Which breed of chicken is friendly to other chickens quiet and a good egg layer.
Thanks

 

[WhatAboutBob?]

Welcome to BYC! I would refer you to the threads and reviews on different chicken breeds. In addition, look at doing a search for integration of chickens. That should help you on your journey!

 

[microchick]

Buff Orpingtons, definitely have my vote. The hens are gentle natured, good broodies, not good free rangers and prefer to stick close to the coop with the exception of going out for the occasional pig out on grass and bug fest along with a dust bath.

Definite pecking order with other, smaller hens but get along well with birds their own size. Roosters, compared to others can be gentle also. I've raised 6 or more cockerels. 2 were a bit of the 'stinker' but I culled them and kept my gentlest boys.

 

[microchick]

Almost forgot! and
Almost forgot. Buffs are also great layers and dual purpose meat birds.

 

[theoldchick]

Just about any breed will get along if they have enough room, a good diet, and are well housed. Buff Orpingtons are a good starter breed. Stay away from the rare breeds and the game breeds. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

 

[Millie Molly.Chooks]

I would say the Australorp! I have two and they get along well, are good layers but can sometimes be a bit noisy if somethings bothering them.

 

[Andreooppppww]

I asked for the friendly with other chickens because I have a Silkie

 

[Andreooppppww]

And she’s lonely

 

[Millie Molly.Chooks]

I'm not sure how the Australorp would act around a Silkie. One of my chickens tends to be more dominant than the other but they are both very protective of each other.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Might consider going with another Batam breed. Cochin bantams are generally similar in temperament to silkies.
And welcome to the family!