Most Popular Small-Flock Chickens -- Resource For Selecting Your Chickens

[Bullitt]

Hello! I have Old English Bantams that I raise for chicks. I have kept all of them pure bred. I have Barred, Self Blue and BB Reds. I didn't know, until I read the link from the beginning of this thread, that Old English are endangered. I will be absolutely sure to keep my chicks pure bred! I have enjoyed all my Bantams but the BB Red which was my first pair are my heart! The roo,Eugene, likes to sit on my shoulder and look around! They are very docile chickens. My Self Blue hen,Pearl, is a character! She starts chirping and cackling as soon as she hears the house door open. She keeps it up until I pick her up and then she just tucks her head under my chin and goes to sleep like a baby! The Barred are my most recent purchase. I think they all have personalities and I wouldn't trade any of the flock for anything!

There are many chicken breeds that are considered endangered, and I think it is because people often allow chickens to cross breed. So it can sometimes be difficult to find some true breeds.

It seems your Old English Bantams are like babies that curl up in your arms.

 

[Bullitt]

I like to see a varied egg basket. and I like to look at different breeds in my yard. Unless you are breeding them, there is no reason to even have a roo. I like sussex, barred rock, chanteclers, ameraucanas or EE for their colored eggs, and maybe one marans for a dark egg. I know the marans do not lay like a production bird would, I just like to see that dark egg in my carton. I would have one production RIR or leghorn for good egg production too. And I love the welsummer for its darker sorta speckley egg that mine produces too.

It seems many people who raise chickens like a variety of colors with their chickens and a variety of egg colors. It makes it more interesting. I always liked the sound of a rooster crowing also.

Anyone is welcome to add information about a breed they think should be on the list. Should Marans or Chanteclers be on the list?

 

[Bullitt]

I'm new to chickens and trying to pick my breeds. Orpington is on my list. Is the color that I choose play a factor in their personality?
Thanks

Buff Orpingtons are the most common. It may be difficult to find other color varieties of Orpingtons.

From what I understand, all Orpingtons are generally friendly and they make good mothers. Of course there are always individual variations.

If you want a friendly chicken that is a good egg-layer, then Orpingtons might be the right breed for you.

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

I order chicks for backyard chicken folks in Anchorage. The most requested and desired breeds here have always been Easter Eggers and Buff Orpingtons, so those are primarily what I am planning to order this year, with a few Wyandottes and Barred Rocks, probably, thrown in for variety.

 

[flowerchild59]

I forgot to add naked necks. They are pretty productive and are the friendliest bird I ever raised. Loved them and want to get more in the future.

 

[Bullitt]

I forgot to add naked necks. They are pretty productive and are the friendliest bird I ever raised. Loved them and want to get more in the future.

I personally find Turkens unattractive. They look like a turkey and chicken produced offspring.

But I know many people like Turkens.

 

[Bullitt]

I order chicks for backyard chicken folks in Anchorage. The most requested and desired breeds here have always been Easter Eggers and Buff Orpingtons, so those are primarily what I am planning to order this year, with a few Wyandottes and Barred Rocks, probably, thrown in for variety.

Those are all very popular.

How many chicks are you ordering this year? Do you keep any for yourself?

 

[Bullitt]

Brahmas seem to be an interesting breed, and they seem to make good mothers.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Brahma-B16.aspx

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/brahma

 

[Bullitt]

Maybe someone can add other breeds to the list.

 

[RingedTeal]

I personally love my American Games