New Member From Leesburg, Florida

[TwoCrows]

Quote: Black Australorps, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Wyandottes...all very friendly fun breeds. Great layers too!

 

[Michael OShay]

Americana's and Rhode Island Reds. Any suggestions on other breeds?

For sheer egg production, I would recommend Black Sex Links. They are hardy, friendly egg laying machines. I have had them for years and they have been my best layers, consistently laying more than 300 eggs per hen per year. If you want a standard breed (BSLs are hybrids and will not breed true) I would suggest Black Australorps. They are extremely hardy, calm and gentle (my children, and now my granddaughter, made lap pets of ours), and the best layers of the standard, brown egg laying breeds. The brown egg laying record is held by a Black Australorp with 364 eggs in 365 days, and while none of mine have ever reached that kind of production (and likely never will), I've still had a few of them lay over 300 eggs in a year.

 

[ringolta]

I saw the australorps at Rural King. I have my grandkids a lot so I will try them. Thanks.

 

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[Michael OShay]

I saw the australorps at Rural King. I have my grandkids a lot so I will try them. Thanks.

You're welcome. I think you'll be very happy with them.

 

[ringolta]

When I went back to Rural King they didn't have the Australorp so I got Wyandotte's and blue Andalusians.

 

[LIChickens]

Welcome to BYC!

You will find a lot of good information here. Keep on asking questions and you will get many good answers.

You may also want to read the FAQ below.

 

[ringolta]

Thank you everyone for being so willing to help.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Good luck with your chicks!