Please suggest breed

[MagpieDucks]

The OP is asking for chicken breeds, not duck or goose breeds.

I know. Just trying to start the spark for ducks.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

I know. Just trying to start the spark for ducks.

Yea I get it but the OP has stated that he doesn’t have the right circumstances for ducks and that he wants a breed of chicken that meets his standards

 

[gunslinger33]

I have both Bielefelder and Orpingtons.

I like my Biels much more than my Orps. They lay a much larger egg and seem to be a little quieter. My Orp’s eggs are medium in size and pale brown , almost pink in color. My Biels are Lg to XLG and medium brown in color.

If you like clean legs I would look at Jersey Giants also. If feather legs don’t bother you I would look at Brahma , Cochin or Langshan. Maline’s aren’t popular in the US. I would also look at Niederrheiner (clean legged)

Your climate might also determine which breed is best for you.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

I have buff Orpingtons aswell as brahmas. They’re pretty much the same behavior wise. Only the brahmas are a lot more goofy.

 

[123RedBeard]

Orpington (buff color not dark brown)

Ummm ... how about CHOCOLATE ORPINGTON'S?

Of course there are also Black Orpington's too ...

 

[gunslinger33]

Basque Hen and Swedish Flower He. Are two other clean legged options to consider

 

[MagpieDucks]

Yea I get it but the OP has stated that he doesn’t have the right circumstances for ducks and that he wants a breed of chicken that meets his standards

Say, do you have ducks?

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Say, do you have ducks?

Yes I do
4 Rouens, 1magpie and 1 pekin

 

[MagpieDucks]

Yes I do
4 Rouens, 1magpie and 1 pekin

Nice, I breed Magpies.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Nice, I breed Magpies.

I breed Rouens