What Breed Should I Get???!

[LavenderLakenvelder]

Hi, I am really wondering which breeds I should get. I want hens, not roosters, and if it helps, I live in San Diego, my backyard is pretty big. I am thinking maybe four or five chickens, preferably all different breeds. I've already raised Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, and 1 Easter Egger.
I would enjoy them not just for the eggs but for the joy of raising them.
I want to have different breeds than from last time, and if you have experience or have heard good things about a certain breed, please let me know!!! Thanks for all suggestions/comments.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

What is the run and coop like?

 

[LavenderLakenvelder]

As in

What is the run and coop like?

As in, where is it, what size is it, e.c.t?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

As in

As in, where is it, what size is it, e.c.t?

Size of each

 

[LavenderLakenvelder]

There is 15 square feet of coop space, and there is no run - my backyard is available to them all day, and it is heavily protected so they cannot get out and nothing gets in.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Hmm. Maybe Mystic Onyx then? Coop is only big enough for 3 or 4 max though if they have to be kept inside for some reason. Most of my birds either do best with a lot of space or no free ranging at all so I'm not sure what else to Recommend

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

I think Sapphire Gems would be a good match. They are very friendly, lay a ton of eggs, and none of them look the same!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I suppose some naked necks might work out. They're usually a mix of breeds in hatcheries so some might have comparable personalities.

My Calico Princess did well free ranging and does good in confinement too, but sexlinks and layer hybrids like those, sapphires and comets are a risky one if you want pets since they rend to die really young

 

[Iluveggers]

I think Cream Legbar would be great! Blue eggs, friendly, like to forage, and not very big. M favorite current chicken is my Speckled Sussex. She’s the sweetest bird I’ve ever had, is a cute little thing with lots of spunk. Good luck! Let us know what you end up with.