Too many to choose from, too little to have.

[LaFleche]

Look into New Hampshire, Plymouth Rocks and Bielefelder, all prolific dual purpose breeds that put on sufficient meat as well.

Curious, friendly and robust breeds and suitable for beginners.

 

[GodLovesU]

I’ve never had a RIR roo but my hens have been delights.

 

[2 Acres]

I need help deciding which chickens to get in the near future for a small flock I want to have (later a large flock). Here’s some chicken breeds I was thinking about most, which is optimal for the best flock

First off... figure 4 square feet for one bird (typical) That MAY change the size of your coop.

 

[2 Acres]

I would not get rohode island reds they are so mean we had a few and we could not even go in the pen and the roo was really rough with the hens

I love orpingtons though

I did not have that experience with my Reds.... but I handled them since they were chicks.

 

[2 Acres]

I did not have that experience with my Reds.... but I handled them since they were chicks.

I can honestly say Gold Laced Wyandottes are a bit "nippy" so not good with kids, (IME).

 

[2 Acres]

Buff Orps are calm and gentle. So are Buff Brahmas. (Kid friendly)

 

[2 Acres]

I did not have that experience with my Reds.... but I handled them since they were chicks.

I also lost both of them them to acetes 2 weeks apart.

I have lost faith in the chicks from the farm stores. My next purchase will be through Murray McMurray... mail order.

I did that back in 2002, and those were excellent birds.

Unfortunately I gave them away when the ex left.

Freeze warning tonight. The coop front is tarped and a heater is on... just enough to take off the chill.

The birds I still have, have survived 2 winters of -50 wind chills.