If you could only have one breed . . .

[Manda07]

If you had to stick with only one breed for laying what would it be. What's the nicest, quietest, breed you would pick that was a great layer. What would you pick to be the only breed in your coop (if you had to choose, I know sticking to one breed isn't everyone's thing).

 

[song of joy]

I think for a combination of quietness, egg-laying, cold-hardiness, foraging, temperment and beauty, it would have to be golden-laced wyandottes.

 

[Manda07]

I think for a combination of quietness, egg-laying, cold-hardiness, foraging, temperment and beauty, it would have to be golden-laced wyandottes.

They are sooo pretty..I hear they are great for small backyard coops.

 

[Plottner]

I would choose white leghorns. Mine have given me large eggs daily even through the winter, My other girls have dropped way off in production this winter. My leghorns also have a great demeanor as well. One of them lets my 3 year old pick her up.

 

[ChickensRDinos]

I would choose white leghorns. Mine have given me large eggs daily even through the winter, My other girls have dropped way off in production this winter. My leghorns are also have a great demeanor as well. One them lets my 3 year old pick her up.

x2 White Leghorn. Best layer I have ever had hands down. Quiet and can be made tame with a little effort. Excellent bird.

 

[mstrawn3]

Wyandottes...definitely Wyandottes! Colorful, cold hardy, decent layers, and meaty, if you choose... after all a person can only eat so many eggs. I like BLRW's.