What are your five favorite breeds and why

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(1.) Marans. My favorite large fowl breed for many reasons. First, and oftentimes only, thing that comes to mind when people think of Marans is those trademark dark eggs. However, this is far from their only defining feature! :) Who can forget the huge array of color options available around the world? And what about that personality the size of the Empire State Building? Let's just say I can't escape my Marans, no matter how hard I try. ;)
(2.) Speckled Sussex. Beautiful, stunning, flashy, affectionate, clingy, intelligent, gorgeous, quirky, and did I mention BEAUTIFUL? There's honestly nothing bad to say about this breed. Other than the fact that I received a swollen lip from my Mairead, who attempted to kiss me back. :p
(3.) Barred Rock. Truly one one of the most manipulative, demanding breeds out there. If I don't feed the flock in time, according to Baby, she feels the need to outright flog my leg as due punishment. If I don't place fully capable Petra on the roost every night, she will scream disruptively and give chase until she gets what she wants. What can I say, I'm a slave. ;)
(4.) d'Uccle. All-time favorite bantam breed for hens, hands down. Heed my warning....if you want to get anything done, don't add d'Uccles to the flock. They will consume every bit of your time if you let them. Most ironic part is, though I don't need/want any more for my sake, somehow the number keeps growing! Someone help....they're like a weed. :(;) A lovable weed. :)
(5.) Old English Game bantams. Best roosters out there! The hens range unreliably from either overly affectionate, to untouchable, but most males are wonderful even as cockerels. Little Kisses joins us in the house often for treats and....kisses. :D He's my baby.

~Alex
Yours is the first list based on being kissable. :D
 
1) silkies. These were my first breed of chickens as adults (we had Isa brown growing up) although egg production isn't great they make up for it in cuteness and so far friendliness
2) Old english game bantams. Big personality in little bodies. Although not as friendly as some of my other birds they are a blast to watch and came to the rescue when my silkies didn't go broody.
3) araucana (Australian tailed standard) always found them to be an attractive breed and the blue eggs a bonus.
4) Australorp. My friend has a small flock of these. Hardy birds, excellent eggs layers and are always a delight to hand around.
5) Belgian D'uccle. Because they look Soo cute!
 
Easter Egger. Love the green and blue eggs but mostly love the fun mixed colors!!

Orpington. Love their personality! Make great chickens for small backyards!

Leghorn. Outstanding egg production! Love those HUGE combs also!!!

Wyandotte. I love the lacing!

Speckled Sussex. Beautiful hens! Good egg production also!
 
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Easter Egger. Love the green and blue eggs but mostly love the fun mixed colors!!

Orpington. Love their personality! Make great chickens for small backyards!

Leghorn. Outstanding egg production! Love those HUGE combs also!!!

Wyandotte. I love the lacing!

Speckled Sussex. Beautiful hens! Good egg production also!
My speckled Sussex must be broken. My whole 2 I have owned are/were terrible at laying. People do seem to like them.
 

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