what chicken should I get?

chickenforever

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Nov 5, 2013
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Hello!
I am new to byc and i am wondering what chicken I should get?
I want a nice,calm,breed perfect for pets and eggs.

LONG LIVE CHICKENS!

NO KILLING THEM
Any suggestions?
 
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Bramas r nice and lay a nice size egg and r pretty if u spend time with them the r very gentle, Rhode Island Red very sweet ( mine is anyway) good layers, there r so many the list could go on and on and on, my fav is the Cochin small sweet good layers but small eggs, marans lay chocolate eggs (very cool) well good luck everyone has a favorite
 
If you want friendly and a good layer, then you want an Australorp.
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In my experience, they lay an egg every single day and will eat right out of your hand. However, the ultimate friendly chicken is definitely the Jersey Giant... or Gentle Giant as I call them. They don't lay as often as Australorps, but they're just the sweetest things. Here are a few links with breeds perfect for your tastes:
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Australorp-B14.aspx
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Orpington-B80.aspx
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Plymouth-Rock-B85.aspx
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Jersey-Giant-B57.aspx
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Wyandotte-B6.aspx
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Silkie-Bantam-B100.aspx
 
thank you very much i will definitely get the Australops and to you bantygirl I will also get the
Bramas
Thanks
Ps remember chickens forever!
 
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U won't be disappointed, enjoy hope u get as chicken crazy as I am, 7 different breeds and quail too
 
australorp and brahma were the two that I have picked, the buff brahma large fowl is more gentle than the Australorp. That being my experience with how my flock relates to each other.
 
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silkies aren't reliable layers but, they are a popular choice as pets and lawn decoration. Buff orps are also a popular choice.
 

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