Looking for hens that don't fly and are good layers

[cdb1949]

my husband and I had hens about 4 years ago but moved to live on a military base and had to give them up. Now we are on our own property again and want to begin a new flock....hens only! Any suggestions as to breed? We had red ones who flew over the fence all the time. Our dog got 3.
Thanks for your help

 

[lazy gardener]

How tall was your fence? All chickens will fly, some more so than others. To keep the bird from flying over the fence, it needs to be tall enough, or not have a solid top, or the run must be covered. Clipping a single wing may prevent the issue.

As for breeds: there are hundreds of breeds of chickens. A lot depends on your location, your flock goals, how long you intend to keep your birds. Will you cull them after they stop laying, or do you intend them to be pets who will live out their lives? Some breeds do better in cold climates (birds with small combs) while others excel in warmer climates (birds with large combs). Check out Henderson's chicken breeds chart.

 

[3riverschick]

Sussex.