The family friendliest breed?

[ChickensAreSweet]

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Feed stores usually have BOs.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I agree, after silkies, Cochin.
Jersey Giants are extremely docile, come in Black, Blue and White and don't go broody as readily as Buff Orpingtons. My Ameracaunas have been friendly and docile. I like Jaerhons too, small size, lots of eggs, quiet bird, very cold hardy.
You'd probably like wyandottes, welsummers or any of the rocks.
Though a favorite of most, I stay away from RIR because they usually dominate all other birds. Cochins wouldn't stand a chance with them.

 

[aShMaNv]

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What exactly are you wanting them for? If you are wanting just a pet and more of a more ornamental breed, I would vote cochin. They are very easy going and friendly. If you are looking for more of a production breed that is friendly, I would vote Rhode Island Reds or Barred Rocks. Both are excellent layers and friendly birds. I am partial to the Rhode Island Reds over the Barred Rocks, but thats just me.

 

[aShMaNv]

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I agree about the RIR dominating other breeds. They are more aggressive towards other birds in establishing their pecking order. But they are extremely friendly and out going towards people.

 

[Jencleg]

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What exactly are you wanting them for? If you are wanting just a pet and more of a more ornamental breed, I would vote cochin. They are very easy going and friendly. If you are looking for more of a production breed that is friendly, I would vote Rhode Island Reds or Barred Rocks. Both are excellent layers and friendly birds. I am partial to the Rhode Island Reds over the Barred Rocks, but thats just me.

We are just wanting pets

Not HUGE egg eaters, but we can gladly re-gift the eggs to all our friends & family that are!

 

[aShMaNv]

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What exactly are you wanting them for? If you are wanting just a pet and more of a more ornamental breed, I would vote cochin. They are very easy going and friendly. If you are looking for more of a production breed that is friendly, I would vote Rhode Island Reds or Barred Rocks. Both are excellent layers and friendly birds. I am partial to the Rhode Island Reds over the Barred Rocks, but thats just me.

We are just wanting pets

Not HUGE egg eaters, but we can gladly re-gift the eggs to all our friends & family that are!

Well in that case I think you would be happy with the cohins

 

[Alabama ee]

EE's are still our favorite. I have bought them from several different hatcheries and they all do the best with us and the kids.

 

[ADozenGirlz]

I ♥ my Ameraucana, Clarice. She's the most friendly of all my birds.

 

[promiselandfarm5]

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Are you looking for bantam or LF Cochins? We have both LF Partridge Cochins and bantam Cochins. We also live in NW Georgia, right outside Rome.