Naming and What breed is best?!

[Chicken Lover!]

Hello everyone
What should I name my chickens?
Also, what breed is best for egg laying? Most friendly breed?
Please vote in the poll!!
Thank you and all is appreciated,
Chicken Lover!

 

[Fiona394]

My all time favourites are ameraucanas and barred rocks. They are both a heavier bird and lay lots. The ameraucanas lay blue eggs which are beautiful. For names to me it depends on the birds colouring and there personality.

 

[chickenmama109]

my rhode island reds lay once a daymy br lays ouce a day to

 

[chickenmama109]

I love rhode island reds and barred rocks I have a lavender D,uccle and a silver laced rooster

 

[FlyWheel]

I've had a few breeds, Production Red, Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks, Jersey Giants, Black Australorps, Easter Eggers, A Cuckoo Marans and a silky. And with the exception of the silky, who was more pet than producer, the amount of eggs they lay really doesn't vary that much. I guess if I were selling eggs the differences would matter, but if you have more than five hens you'll easily have enough eggs for a family of two (Three if you don't like your kids much). Currently I have a production red, a Black Australorp, Cuckoo Marans and 7 Easter Eggers and I average 7-9 eggs a day.

As for personality (I'm assuming they are going to do double duty as "pets that make your breakfast"), then the friendliest I have had were the Easter Eggers and the Australorps. Easter Eggers though can vary wildly, due in part to their mixed nature. I have one that's so flighty she won't let me get within 5 feet of her, another that squats a my feet whenever I enter the pen and won't let me in until I reach down and pet her (lush!). All are nice though.

 

[Chicken Lover!]

Thanks everyone! Your help is greatly appreciated!

 

[User395221]

I love all my chooks, but I've got a soft spot for Australorps.