What Breed of Chicken Would be Best for Me?

[xIndigoSkyx]

Well I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I was looking for a hardy but friendly natured chicken. Any help?

 

[Yay Chicks!]

There's more than one breed of bird to fit that description, but Orpingtons tend to have nice dispositions and are cold hardy. They don't much care for extreme heat, however.

 

[10 point]

theres a lot that would fight your situation but my favorite is the red sex link. (red star)

 

[xIndigoSkyx]

Well it can get up to 27c here

 

[Pele]

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I agree, these are a very cold tolerant and friendly hybrid in my experience. THey lay eggs like it's going out of style too! Any bird you get should be given adequate shelter though, and maybe a little heater if the temp dips to 27c.

 

[RareBreedFancier]

27c isn't going to worry any chicken, they will be fine.

It gets well over 40c here, that can be deadly.

 

[RhodeRunner]

Considering where you live I would imagine lower temperatures are going to be more of a concern. I would stick with dual-purpose fowl that have smaller combs. Some breed suggestions Ameraucanas, Buckeyes, Brahmas, Chanteclers, Dominique, Easter Eggers, Orloff, and Wyandottes.

 

[punky rooster]

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Chanteclers - the only APA accepted breed from Canada.

 

[Zaxby's2]

I would suggest four breeds that will go well together:
Buff orpingtons- Beautiful golden birds that make good brown egg layers, great moms, good meat birds, are hardy, and have great personalities.
Rhode Island Reds- Pretty, great brown layers, fair moms, good meat birds, hardy, docile.
Dominiques- Cool barring, good brown layers, nice moms, good for meat, hardy, sweet.
Easter eggers- Neat looking, lays cool green eggs, average moms, decent for meat, hardy, and nice.

Their different colors give your flock variety, not to mention all the benefits.

 

[Chick1043]

I'm no expert but I would go with Buff Orpingtons or Dark Brahmas.