Just Curious: What is your favorite breed of chicken and why?

[SE WA Guy]

I'm going to go with Delawares. I've had the RIR's and Brahmas when I was young. But coming into raising this breed has been an absolute treat. Not only are the beautiful to look at, but they're so smart and full of personality. For backyard purposes, they're just such a docile and inquisitive breed.

I find myself looking for ways to keep them stimulated mentally because they really like a challenge and need something new to do. Honestly have never had a better time around birds before.

 

[feather13]

That's pretty typical as far as how my Fayoumis act. They will accept treats from my hand but it's with them watching me warily.

I started with 4 pullets and a cockerel but lost a hen this spring but hatched two full blooded chicks last month that are just now 8 weeks old and one half Fayoumi chick from the same hatching. Two cockerels and a pullet. I am making it a point to handle them as much as possible so they aren't as skittish....hopefully.

Congratulations on the hatchlings! And thanks for that information about Fayoumis. We've been trying to handle our two, but they just seem to hate it. They do come somewhat close though for treats.

 

[feather13]

Very hard choice and depends on what's most important to you. I lean towards personality. I like Sussex because they are so friendly and mild mannered. Winter layer. And if you get a Speckled, your chicken gets a new look after every molt!

We had a very sweet, beautiful Speckled Sussex. She was a great layer and had a good temperament. Unfortunately, she was killed by a stray husky

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Looks wise, Seramas and long tailed breeds

Attitude wise, silkies and Calico princesses

 

[Cinnamon11]

My favorite has to be blue Cochins they are cute fluffy and good moms although it is a tie between ameraucanas because they lay cool eggs and lots of them and blue Cochins aren’t good layers

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

My favorite chicken breed has to be Phoenix Bantam!!!
We are looking into getting some but I do love my French black maran, brahma, EES, and Orpingtons

 

[TimberLine Homestead]

Buckeyes of course! Nothing beats their friendly, gentle nature!

What chicken is that you have as your profile pic???

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Where I always plan on living, it's Pheonixes, but if I lived in town and needed them to be penned all day, it would be bantam Cornish

 

[Shard]

Out of all the breeds that I have had, which is several, the Bielfelders are my favorite. They can be sexed at birth, are nice big hardy birds, are very calm, and from the start they large brown eggs on a regular basis.

 

[JadeFarms]

Definitely American games. They are not one of those fat chickens that looks like it just ate a whole bag of food, they are predator smart, fly well, usually human friendly, beautiful and live long. Egg amount does not matter to me.