What do YOU suggest I get. (restocking flock)

[lowillobe]

the buff orpington are very cute

 

[Chris09]

lowillobe;
Cackle has some ok Buff Orpingtons nice White Wyandotte Light Bramas are ok to...
All 3 breeds are nice to have..

Chris

 

[lowillobe]

Do y'all know anything about salmon faverolle?

 

[The Chicken People]

I really like my Bo pullets but I have two Lakenvelders and one of them follows me around like crazy she is so friendly and curious...Whish happens to be her name!

 

[willkatdawson]

Barred rocks all the way. I have buff orpington's and they are nice but, the barred rocks lay an egg a day and still find time to worship me.

They are there everytime I walk out the door and they sing me the most beautiful songs.

Kind of a mix of a whistle and hum. They do it everytime and if you pick them up which they LOVE they will really sing to you. The other day I pulled up opened the car door and read the mail, the next thing I know Oprah was in my lap.

If I had to do it over again I would only have Barred Rock hens and my standard cochin roo.

 

[Fuzzypea]

I would TOTALLY recommend a Buff Orpington. I have one, her name is Akelies ( Know its a strange name

). She is really nice, fairly smart, and I read that they are GREAT egg layers. Good luck!

 

[speckledhen]

My first choice for all your requirements is the Barred Plymouth Rock. Still, you should get the bird you'll like to look at every single day and think you would enjoy keeping.

 

[lowillobe]

Is there a huge difference b/w the barred and partridge rock besides the obvious coloring ones?

 

[speckledhen]

I don't know since I have only BRs. walkswithdog can tell you about that since she has both types.

 

[Goose and Fig]

The first time I bought chickens I got the "brown egg layer special".
It was a combination of Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Wyandottes, Australorp & Brahma. They threw in an Indian Game hen as well. I gave away/traded for 1/2 of them, and kept at least one of each. (more Reds because I got a Red roo) I have to say- it has been a great learning experience. It exposed me to all of those breeds and they've given me tons of eggs- and a few chicks.
I'd recommend doing the "mix" if you are interested in utility birds (not show birds) and you'll learn as you go what you like/don't like about the different breeds. Good luck-have fun!g