pet breed questions

[Christelle]

Hi to all you chicken experts out there, I am in need of some chicken advice.

I would like to get some chicken that would make good pets for my little girls and also lay me some eggs! I am planning on getting 3 hens.

I have been looking at the Silkie breed, can any one tell me more about their egg production, amount, size and taste?

I have read they tend to get broody and then do not lay eggs, is this a regular issue?

I have considered getting some Silkies and maybe also a different breed that will have better egg production. Does anyone have any advice on mixing breeds and which breeds go well together? I have been looking at the Sussex breed.

I have also been trying to find information on the legality of raising eggs in my backyard, I live in Alpharetta, Georgia. Any one have any info or experience regarding this issue?

If you are from my area and have any Silkie chicks or now of where I would be ably to find some, please let me know!

Thanks for taking the time to read my post!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Silkies are great as pets, but don't as a rule lay a lot of eggs, and the eggs are small. Same with bantam cochins. I love my speckled sussex, they are very friendly and lay a decent number of average-sized eggs. Orpingtons may be another breed to consider, along with Australorps.

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. Silkies are extremely broody - one of ours started setting on a nest just a couple wks after laying her 1st egg & we've had them to go broody no matter if we collect eggs twice a day. But they certainly do make great mamas lol. Have you checked out the Breeds section for help with deciding on breeds. Good luck

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.