What breed is more aggressive?

[alexa009]

Thinking of getting one of these breeds and want the least aggressive one

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sources of the birds can play as big of a role in aggression as breed can. I have some show bred RIR who are as meek as kittens, others have problems with theirs. Pick the breed you like and want. I personally don't like sex links, and new Hampshire don't appeal to me, so I would look for well bred RIR.

 

[alexa009]

Sources of the birds can play as big of a role in aggression as breed can. I have some show bred RIR who are as meek as kittens, others have problems with theirs. Pick the breed you like and want. I personally don't like sex links, and new Hampshire don't appeal to me, so I would look for well bred RIR.

Thanks! You really helped me out! Have you ever had any of these breeds? The rhode island red is quite interesting. Thanks!

 

[alexa009]

I have never had the rhode island red.

 

[AZchickens17]

Rhode Island Red roosters are very aggressive. I have heard that red stars are fairly docile and quiet, as long as they are handled frequently as chicks. I have never had New Hampshire Reds, but from what I hear they make great pets

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Thanks! You really helped me out! Have you ever had any of these breeds? The rhode island red is quite interesting. Thanks!

I've had and currently have Rhode island reds from a breeder. Mine are docile, and the rose combed rooster I had was very gentle. Those from a breeder are apparently different than hatchery stock, though I haven't tried any from a hatchery.

My sex links I had I didn't care for, they were too pushy for me. I haven't tried any new Hampshire yet.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Remember, it is impossible to breed sex link birds together and produce the same birds that you can buy from a commercial hatchery.

 

[conodoguinet]

I'm new to the backyard chicken scene, but I'd like to put in a good word for the Red Stars. Mine are delightful birds,not aggressive at all. They're the first chickens I've ever had and they're making me wish I had started the hobby years ago! They're still pullets, so I can't yet vouch for the egg production.

 

[Hybridchucks]

I have only voted RIR because the males can fight bad! But the hens are absolutely amazing! I recommend red stars and RIRs!

 

[alexa009]

I have never had the new hampshire red or rhode island red, I just have a red sex link that is a 11 weeks. She is fairly aggressive in the flock, but definitely the most friendly and tame. I just didn't know if they were as aggressive as the rhode island red or new hampshire red when I was to get more.