My friend raises chickens and said I should raise some too. I told her I need to know what kinds of chickens I should get. She likes Bantams. She said I should try raising some. Any other suggestions?
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Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. Bantams are small and easy to raise, and some like Silkies and Cochins are very friendly, calm, and gentle birds. However, the drawback to bantams is that they are poor layers with small eggs. If egg production is important to you, there are several standard sized breeds that are good layers and have very calm and gentle personalities (potential lap pets). Breeds that are good layers and have a well deserved reputation for being friendly and gentle include Australorps, Orpingtons, Brahmas, Sussex, and Faverolles. Australorps are the best layers on this list. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Whatever breeds you decide to get, good luck with your flock.