What Is A Good Backyard Chicken?

[Gallinarium]

Orpingtons are on the quieter side, as are Plymouth rocks. As @Aapomp831 said, there isn't a such thing as a quiet chicken. But definitely no Leghorns.

 

[Kirkwooder]

I've kept many different breeds and one of my favorites and a fairly quiet breed are the Wyandotte's followed closely by Brahma's. Both lay well and are friendly birds.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Bantams are loud too, what they lack in size, they make up in noise!

Then maybe mine is special!

 

[Aapomp831]

My bantam rooster hardly makes any noise at all. His crow is so quiet, you wouldn't even know that I have a rooster.

Lol, wow... mine were so loud you couldn’t believe such an obnoxious noise came from such a small creature

 

[nuthatched]

Orpingtons are on the quieter side, as are Plymouth rocks. As @Aapomp831 said, there isn't a such thing as a quiet chicken. But definitely no Leghorns.

my rocks are yellers! I wish mine were quiet, one's hollering right now

 

[nuthatched]

lol. The BRs I've had were all really quiet. They hardly ever made a sound!

Trade'ya

 

[Aunt Angus]

What do you want the chickens for? Do you want them for meat, eggs, both, or just for pets?
No rooster is quiet, unless you get a bantam. But, a bantam won't be able to protect the flock. He can watch for dangers and alert the hens if he sees a predator, but he can't fight off a hawk, fox, raccoon, etc. If alerting is enough for you, then get some kind of bantam. If not, then you will have to get some other breed that will be loud.

Well, my bantam rooster is noisy AF. But he does a fantastic job warning the flock of danger. He can't fight to protect him (all 1.2 lbs of him would try), but they run when he sends up the alarm.

To OP: In my flock, my Brahma is almost silent. My Cochin is also very quiet. She doesn't sing an egg song. They are both super sweet. Both are huge, but very friendly and calm. My Silkies are the loudest hens I have. Good gravy!

But every chicken is an individual.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

My Barred Rock hen doesn't have a super loud egg song, she doesn't make a racket when a predator is near, she only coos, and she is super sweet! I definatly recommend.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Hello! I agree with @Aapomp831. There is no such thing. However, Buff Orpingtons are friendly and sweet. They make some of the best backyard pets.

 

[Aapomp831]

What do you want the chickens for? Do you want them for meat, eggs, both, or just for pets?
No rooster is quiet, unless you get a bantam. But, a bantam won't be able to protect the flock. He can watch for dangers and alert the hens if he sees a predator, but he can't fight off a hawk, fox, raccoon, etc. If alerting is enough for you, then get some kind of bantam. If not, then you will have to get some other breed that will be loud.

I’ve had several bantam roosters and they were all super loud... crowed constantly