Name your 3 top favorite chicken breeds and why please

[braeveokapi4]

Hey I have a mixed flock of different breeds from d'uccles to sussex, to plymouths and polish, and mutts to buttercups, and more! Even some peafowl and muscovies!! I love these birds and I am always up for adding some more birds to my flock of friendly chickens! I believe they make wonderful pets and I'm sure many of you think the same! I just want you to name your 3 favorite breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, or turkeys (or a mix!) Or name more than 3! And include why you love them!!!

Thanks!
Brandon



---Happy Flocking!!

 

[Cindilou]

I like my easter egger. She lays blue, medium eggs. I also enjoy my golden comet for her laying ability. I have a jersey giant that is very well tempered. Most of my chickens are mutts!

 

[magicpigeon]

Ameraucana, Australorp and Sussex.
Ameraucana, because they lay blue eggs and have great personality
Australorp because they are regular layers, hardy birds and don't tend to wander
Sussex because they're pretty

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

1). Naked Necks - They're hardy in all weather, are good layers, friendly, and have their own style.

2.) Australorps - They're so docile, broody (which is great when you don't have an incubator), love their dark eyes and shimmering feathers, dependable layers.

3.) EE's - Nice variety, colored eggs, hardy, good layers, seem to get along with everyone.

I'm not about egg production. I just enjoy my birds, their personalities and seeing what I get when I mix 'em up.

 

[3riverschick]

Euskal Oiloa, Marans and Sussex.
Euskal Oiloa ( Basque Chicken) : friendliest breed, dual-purpose, hardy, robust, excellent layer(220 a yr.),
best barnyard fowl in existance.

Marans: dual-purpose, dark/dense eggs(180 a yr.) , good color projects, excellent eating.

Sussex: curious, dual-purpose, good layers, set type and plumage, excellent eating..
Best,
Karen in western PA, USA.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

I know this is kind of old, but here's my Top 3 favorite breeds.
Silkie: Very broody breed, good mothers. They're also hardy.
Polish: Funny to watch. They are also gorgeous.
Bantam Mutts: Good sitters. Pretty, and one of a kind.

 

[BleuSaphir]

1. Sebright Bantam. They are beautiful with their perfect lacing pattern. They have bold personality. Not afraid to show their status rank despite their tiny size. I would love to have them again!

2. Rhode Island Red-a classic heritage breed worth having. Beautiful mahogany red coloration. I love their egg production capability.

3.White Faced Black Spanish. I have never own this breed. But I think I will love them. I find them so regal looking with their white face and their stark black feather plume.

Personally their so much favorites and it honestly hard to choose your top 3 with so many unique breed out their.

 

[ellasflock]

Silkies!!!!!!!
I don’t have a top three, I love silkies so much. They are so fluffy and funny. They also are super friendly and are great mothers.