what breed to add to my flock? open to suggestions :)

[angela hernandez]

we recently got a fence up in our back yard that will give the chickens a lot more room for them to roam, and my mother and I were looking for some new additions to the family. our birds are all pets so we aren't necessarily looking for meat birds, but they wouldn't hurt. there is such a variety of beautiful birds, i just can't seem to narrow it down, so I wanted to see if any of you had some suggestions. we want a friendly and social breed that will get along with other breeds too. currently we have 2 ss, 2 bo's, a cochin rooster, and three cochin ss mixes, all of which are very social and get along well. I wouldn't want to disrupt their peace, does anyone have any recommendations or advice, I'd appreciate it

 

[crazychicken-chickk]

One very sweet breed is an Ameraucana, plus you will get pretty eggs.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

I would recommend the Red Sussex cross as they lay a decent amount of eggs, are pretty to look at and are just friendly birds. I have also had a couple cute little bantam cochins, one of which hatched some chicks. And I would agree that Ameraucanas are awesome.

 

[angela hernandez]

i'll keep them in mind for sure! thank you

 

[angela hernandez]

those are the light sussex and rir cross correct? i've heard good things about the,

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Easter Eggers! (Commonly labeled as Americanas and mistaken for Ameraucanas) are AMAZING! They come in so many different colors and lots of egg colors!

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Yes it is and I currently have some.

 

[Callender Girl]

How about some Salmon Faverolles? They are pretty friendly and social, not to mention special with their fifth toes, feathered legs and fluffy faces?

 

[angela hernandez]

yo well do they get along with your other hens? are they bullies or relatively chill? sorry for all the questions haha..

 

[angela hernandez]

I love their fluffy cheeks! makes them really cute