Novice chicken mom looking for info on breeds

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here! I have a mixed flock, a few of them are pictured here.... Winter hardy, ok with summer heat, friendly. Each one has their own personality - the Speckled Sussex is sweet and funny, the Wyandotte calm, sweet and takes everything in stride. Love them all

 

[Eggscaping]

Hi there! I’m new to this site and look forward to learning more about being a good chicken mom.
I currently have a Rhode Island Red and a bantam. Sadly our other Rhode Island Red was eaten by a bear.
We have just upgraded our coop to be more secure and are looking to add 6-8 new girls.
I’m considering Plymouth Barred Rocks and Speckled Sussex. I’m wanting friendly, pretty hens that will produce brown eggs. I love to interact with them, so not looking for bullies.
Appreciate any advice on these breeds living together or other suggestions.

Welcome to BackYardChickens! So glad to have you here in our wonderful community of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable people!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

I'm sorry to hear about your RIR. Wishing you the best on growing your flock.​

 

[so lucky]

Welcome to BYC! I also recommend Speckled Sussex for friendliness and curiosity. Some would say nosy.
The other friendly chickens I have had are EEs. But I think there are exceptions to every generalization about personalities. You will find that each one of your birds has their distinct personality. That's part of the fun of getting to know them.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Sorry that you lost one of your hen's to that bear. Good luck with the new one's that you will be deciding to get!

 

[member 546703]

Thank you to everyone for the welcome and the advice. Looks like I’ve found a good place to get help and enjoy sharing with!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Good advice from @DobieLover about the hot wire...with bears around you can't be too careful.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

Hi there! I’m new to this site and look forward to learning more about being a good chicken mom.
I currently have a Rhode Island Red and a bantam. Sadly our other Rhode Island Red was eaten by a bear.
We have just upgraded our coop to be more secure and are looking to add 6-8 new girls.
I’m considering Plymouth Barred Rocks and Speckled Sussex. I’m wanting friendly, pretty hens that will produce brown eggs. I love to interact with them, so not looking for bullies.
Appreciate any advice on these breeds living together or other suggestions.

I don't know about Sussex or Barred Rocks, but maybe consider Wyandottes?