Official BYC Poll: Which of These Breeds Is Your Favourite?

[BantyChooks]

Whilst the wide array of chicken breeds from which to choose from seems virtually unlimited, there are a few breeds that enjoy better popularity than the rest. Out of the breeds represented in this poll, which one is your favourite? Note—it would be impossible to put everyone's preferred breeds in one poll, so for those Brabanter/Japanese bantam/Faverolles/Spitzhauben/etc fans among us, feel free to tell us a bit more about your underrepresented favourites or share the reason for your vote on the breeds available.

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[RUNuts]

Why is Ameracauna listed twice?

My favorite breed is turning into Barnyard Surprises. They are like a box of chocolates.

 

[Aunt Angus]

So hard to choose! I love every breed I have (I have 9 diff breeds right now).

NOT FAIR! Lol

 

[MaryJanet]

Actually my favourite chickens are humble barnyard mixes each one is unique!

 

[K0k0shka]

I’m glad you put down Orpington instead of Buff Orpington! There’s so much more to the Orp than buff But most of the time people only talk about Buff Orpington as if that’s what the breed is...

I absolutely love my Orps! Best personalities ever. But I want my chickens cuddly, so I’m biased

 

[LadiesAndJane]

What about Wyandottes? They seem to be pretty popular too and sweet personalities.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Whilst the wide array of chicken breeds from which to choose from seems virtually unlimited, there are a few breeds that enjoy better popularity than the rest. Out of the breeds represented in this poll, which one is your favourite? Note—it would be impossible to put everyone's preferred breeds in one poll, so for those Brabanter/Japanese bantam/Faverolles/Spitzhauben/etc fans among us, feel free to tell us a bit more about your underrepresented favourites or share the reason for your vote on the breeds available.

(Check out more Official BYC Polls HERE!)

Er -- "Ameraucana" is given as a choice twice.
And... I think that my favorite is probably the D'Uccles.

 

[BantyChooks]

Er -- "Ameraucana" is given as a choice twice.
And... I think that my favorite is probably the D'Uccles.

Nice catch.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Ameraucana is on there twice. Was one supposed to be Easter Egger maybe? I voted for Leghorn though because I absolutely LOVE my girl. She’s amazing. I personally think they’re quite underrated. A lot of people think they’re just boring production birds or whatever but my girl has so much personality and spark! EEs are probably my next favorite. Love mine. I’ve had 3 and currently have just 2 as well as two half EE chicks.

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

My favorites go something like this:

Cream Legbar
Barnevelder
Orpington
Silkie
Leghorn

So I suppose I'll vote Orpington out of the available options. Their temperament really does live up to their friendly reputation most of the time and I love the fluffy round shape.

But they're no Cream Legbars. Blue eggs, sexable at hatch, hilarious crests, fun personalities, good at foraging/ranging, productive layers, etc. They're our favorites by a good margin.

Also a big Barnevelder fan. They're the most mellow, relaxed chickens in our flock and stunningly beautiful. Silkies make the list for their cuteness and being such good moms. Lastly, Leghorns aren't appreciated enough for being extremely productive with great feed ratio and fun personalities - and the hen in our flock who most wants to be handled is, contrary to their reputation, a White Leghorn.

There are so many great breeds. Tough to choose.