Recommend a breed to a newbie

[chuckzoo]

I vote for Barred Rocks. I got two, thats all the space I have. They differ in temprament, one being more meek than the other but both are very sweet girls, now 6 weeks old - check them out:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=28681

 

[pascopol]

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No doubt about it, sex links are best all around layers.

They possess many adventages over pure breeds:

Hybrid vigor, excellent desease resistance, good food conversion, excellent and steady laying capability, they are calm and docile.

Foolproof sexing, so no "accidental roosters" if you are rooster sensitive.

They do not go broody as a rule.

If I was new to chickens I would order some sex links and the balance of the order "heavy layer special" ( mixed pullets) from a hatchery to get feel on other breeds for future reference.