If you were told you could only raise ONE breed, what would it be?

[Smartie_Pants]

I am thinking about everything I want to do next spring and I think I might rehome some chickens and get some chicks I can raise myself instead of buying adults.

So if you could only pick one breed, what would it be? Your decision should be based on temperment, apperance, and egg laying.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

BO's My Buella has really been such a good girl. But actually now that I'm thinking about it my RIR started laying first and has a schedule of when she will lay. I don't know

it would have to be one of the two.

 

[wohneli]

Turkens!!!

 

[BeccaOH]

From my limited experience so far (since October), it would be the BOs. My littlest BO is the only one of my chickens that really lets me hold her, and the BO roo is a really sweet and handsome guy.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

salmon faverolles
or golden laced cochins

Never met a mean one of either breed...very sweet & easy-going.

 

[andorraclaim]

Black Cop Marans or Blue Wyandotte. Not the coolest looking or best laying, great all around with unique qualities.

 

[alyssa558]

I absolutely adore my Madagascar Games (naked neck). She is the sweetest little angel in the whole world. She also lays well, although the eggs are a bit smaller than some of the other chickies'. They are speckled, though!

The only downside is that I worry about her being too cold.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

That's a hard one. For eggs Welsummers but for looks Polish.

 

[algopurple]

Australorps lay really well and mine are never mean.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Either Silkies or Light Brahmas