Thoughts on these for first flock?

[Wolfie307]

I haven’t placed the order yet so changes can still be made.

I live in a suburban neighborhood that allows up to 6 hens. My lot is about .43 acres. I live in Minnesota, so winters are super cold. Looking for friendly, quiet, hardy layers. Thoughts on these?

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I haven’t placed the order yet so changes can still be made.

I live in a suburban neighborhood that allows up to 6 hens. My lot is about .43 acres. I live in Minnesota, so winters are super cold. Looking for friendly, quiet, hardy layers. Thoughts on these?

Looks pretty good to me. But here are the experts: @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @azygous

 

[WallyG74]

Just don’t get Orpingtons. They let the world know it when they lay an egg!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Just don’t get Orpingtons. They let the world know it when they lay an egg!

 

[Silkie Princess]

Whitney that has to be your pfp!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Whitney that hasto be your pfp!

YOU ARE A GENIOUS

 

[Silkie Princess]

YOU ARE A GENIOUS

I absolutely know that

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Those look great for a starter flock. There's a nice mixture/variety of birds in there, and that's including eggs. Is there any qualifications that you are looking for though?

 

[Wolfie307]

Oh no! I just love the look of them. Maybe I’ll just get one then and hope for the best.

 

[Wolfie307]

Those look great for a starter flock. There's a nice mixture/variety of birds in there, and that's including eggs. Is there any qualifications that you are looking for though?

My son (13) wants friendly chickens he can pet. For me hardiness, noise level, and being good layers are a priority. We can’t have a roo, so broodiness is a concern, especially with those Orpington. I’d love to have a green, brown, blue layer, but temperament,etc is more important than egg color.