Must-Have Breeds for a Beautiful Unique Flock?

[Mossy500]

I'm about to put in an order of a selective mix of pullet chicks to make up for all the cockerels I accidentally ended up with from Tractor Supply.

I want a really diverse and beautiful flock that gets along well and are good with very young children (so far so good with all the chickens I have!) Egg laying is a plus, but they don't need to be prolific layers, I'm hoping more for a colourful basket.

What breeds (that are likely available in pullets from Ideal) would you recommend? Which would you tell me to stay away from?

At the moment, my mixed flocks of babies includes:

DEFINITE ROO:
Mystery Boy, probably Brown Leghorn

PROBABLE ROOS:
Golden Laced Seabright
Mystery Boy, probably Wellsummer
Buff Cochin
Black Bantam Cochin

UNDECIDED
Two light colored Easter Eggers
White Silkie
Buff Silkie
White Splash Polish
White Crested Black Polish

PROBABLE PULLETS
Two Golden Comets
Mille Fleur D'uccle

The Roos will need to be mostly rehomed, but I'd like to keep a couple...especially my darling little black Cochin.

Thanks! I can't wait to see all the beautiful birds you suggest!

 

[Mossy500]

I'm about to put in an order of a selective mix of pullet chicks to make up for all the cockerels I accidentally ended up with from Tractor Supply.

I want a really diverse and beautiful flock that gets along well and are good with very young children (so far so good with all the chickens I have!) Egg laying is a plus, but they don't need to be prolific layers, I'm hoping more for a colourful basket.

What breeds (that are likely available in pullets from Ideal) would you recommend? Which would you tell me to stay away from?

At the moment, my mixed flocks of babies includes:

DEFINITE ROO:
Mystery Boy, probably Brown Leghorn

PROBABLE ROOS:
Golden Laced Seabright
Mystery Boy, probably Wellsummer
Buff Cochin
Black Bantam Cochin

UNDECIDED
Two light colored Easter Eggers
White Silkie
Buff Silkie
White Splash Polish
White Crested Black Polish

PROBABLE PULLETS
Two Golden Comets
Mille Fleur D'uccle

The Roos will need to be mostly rehomed, but I'd like to keep a couple...especially my darling little black Cochin.
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Thanks! I can't wait to see all the beautiful birds you suggest!

I know they are common but my 2 Barred Rocks are terrific. Curious, affectionate, and very protective of the rest of the 10. Believe it or not though, even though the Rocks are 3 times her size... my little bantam Easter Egger runs the show.