what chickens to select

[Animalcrazy1234]

hi I'm are looking at getting chickens for a small area and I'm in a suburban area. they can't be to skittish because of the dog. the first few weeks he'll bark at them but in the the next few weeks he'll lick them like with my rabbit(pardon the grammar in this)only wanted 3-5
I've been looking at

orprintons
andalusions
wyandotte

but really open to any suggestions
must be tolerant to children
thanks Brittany

 

[chickenboy190]

Welcome! Those breeds sound good and

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[RanchGirl13]

I have barred rocks, buffed orpingtons, australorps, silver and golden laced wyandottes and americaunas and they are all pretty tolerant and they may be a little skittish when you first get them but ounce they have been there for a while they will be right at home. Hope this helps

 

[All Henned Up]

buff orpingtons.
Welcome and enjoy!
Steve.

 

[Animalcrazy1234]

Thanks for the welcoming.
i reckon i will get a few orpringtons to start with I'm a big fan of them or sussexs

Brittany

 

[Animalcrazy1234]

thanks for the welcoming

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! The Reviews section will give you a good idea about the breeds and people's experiences with them. Enjoy the site!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! X2 on the BYC Reviews section. I love the temperaments and color on my Speckled Sussex. Hendersons Chicken Breed chart also compares some popular breeds. http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html#j

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Animalcrazy1234]

I have i final decision it is buff orpringtons,
they are so placid tame and really good egg layers i think.

but are they really chubby or is it their dense plumage ?

thank you
brittany