Thinking of adding some more birds - need some suggestions on breeds.

[imthedude]

We're hopefully moving out of town in the next couple of months and into the country, where I'll be able to legally have more birds. We now have 4 BO and 4 BR pullets that are 5 wks. I'd like to add at least 4 and maybe 8 more to our flock. Things I'm looking for are consistent egg production, big eggs, big birds, friendly disposition and good w/ kids (since we have an 8 month old that will be wandering amongst them before long), and a "standard" breed, i.e. not interested in anything exotic. Does anyone have any suggestions for birds I should look at?

 

[KellyHM]

RIRs are always good for egg production. EEs are great too and will add color to your flock and egg basket...and they're very good natured.

 

[joletabey]

Delawares!!! They are excellent dual purpose birds and have really friendly dispositions, especially if you get them from a breeder. I have several that hop in my lap - check the Delaware thread out in this section-lots of good stories and pictures.

 

[briana1975]

We have BR and BOrps too. Our EE are nice and we get blue eggs, I really want some Speckled Sussex. Big pretty and good layers. I ordered some SLW too. I think they are so pretty and they are supposed to be good layers, but not real sure on temperment. I guess I will find out.

I would not suggest RIR with such a little one. Great layers but not all of them are nice.

 

[cybercat]

I will second the Speckled Susexx and also add Gold Laced Whynadottes.

 

[countrygurl]

Marans, they lay dark brown colored eggs that are large-jumbo sized. they are also calm and friendly birds. I would also recomend Easter Eggers, they tend to be quite friendly not to mention their beautiful eggs.

 

[imthedude]

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I was thinking of Delawares, so maybe I'll go that route.

 

[joletabey]

You won't regret getting the Delawares!!!