If you could only have a single chicken, purely as a PET...?

[ATeacherChick]

Which breed would you choose, and how would you raise it? (Note: I currently have a flock of 10)
Imagine, outside the realms of practicality regarding raising a chick, that you were told to pick one, single day-old chick to keep for the sole purpose of companionship.
This is sort of a follow up question for a thought experiment I've been pondering.

 

[chickencheeper]

I’d get a blue Cochin and hand raise it and keep it with me constantly as a pullet and chick. Or I’d get a duck or goose and raise it the same way with imprinting

 

[Dawnclucks22]

Even if you're bent on keeping a chicken inside, you need to get two at least. Keeping one by itself is only if absolutely necessary, and even then with lots of human companionship.

 

[chickencheeper]

Even if you're bent on keeping a chicken inside, you need to get two at least. Keeping one by itself is only if absolutely necessary, and even then with lots of human companionship.

Yes, of course, we’ve already discussed this to the bones on the other thread

 

[The Phantom]

Bantam Cochin

 

[sylviethecochin]

Actually, it would probably be a Muscovy Duck for me.

But if you insist on chickens, I'll agree with the bantam cochin proponents.

 

[lena_]

Actually, it would probably be a Muscovy Duck for me.

But if you insist on chickens, I'll agree with the bantam cochin proponents.

Me to, muscovies all the way
But if it had to be a chicken, then I'd get an RIR, I've always had a soft spot for them

 

[sylviethecochin]

Me to, muscovies all the way
But if it had to be a chicken, then I'd get an RIR, I've always had a soft spot for them

Production RIRs are probably my favorite laying birds. I don't understand why they have so many haters.

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

Production RIRs are probably my favorite laying birds. I don't understand why they have so many haters.

Dey are da meanest birdies you could ever meet.

 

[chickenmeadow]

I'd have to pick a bantam Faverole hen, they made a soft coo sound to me & gently interacted well. Then again, there was that bantam Buff Orpington that was docile & cuddly like a kitty. Now that my flock is all standard size, the verdict is still out. Chickens are fun! Best wishes.