What is the Best Pet chicken?

[cap1717]

All anecdotal replies, as expected, and I'll add my (not so very knowledgable) opinion. My "friendliest" is the Barred Rock, from a day old chick she was the most "forward" and curious of the bunch.
None of my girls were handled extensively when they were very young, mostly because of my "full time job", nevertheless, the more I do handle them, the tamer they get. They are going on 17 - 18 weeks now. The BPR and RIR run to me when I emerge from the house, the Americauna and the EE will approach, cautiously, when they notice the other two getting treats. Next time I get chicks, I will plan to raise them in the house, and spend a lot more time with them. . . just one chicken mothers experience.

 

[Redhead Hen]

I have RIRs, Gold Comets and Silkies. I really think my 2 silkie cockerels are the nicest of the bunch! They are the calmest of the bunch and will sit with you. Look, I have a 3 yr old and they put up with a lot of attention and are still the sweetest things around!

I do agree that a lot depends on the attention they get as young chicks. I feel it is a combo between handling and personality of each chick. Some just don't warm up to you no matter what you do. My silkies came from an awesome BYCer here and all of her birds are friendly. (I'm hoping to get more from her in the future!

) I did raise a d"uccle and a Gold Sebright that were super nice. They would perch on my shoulder while I did yard chores and did not mind being held by my 3 yr old at all. But sadly they were taken by a coon.

Good Luck!