Whats breed is better for backyard environments?

[sunshine ducky]

Hi, everyone,
I am getting three hens for my backyard this spring because I have an old duck coop that isn't in use right now. I was debating whether I should get some black australorps or buff orpingtons. I need a breed that is relatively quiet, produces lots of eggs, docile, and extremely cold weather hardy. If you have any more suggestions of breeds that could live in a suburban backyard please let me know. Thank you for all your help!

 

[Love my chickens 25]

Maybe standard Cochin

This is a rooster

 

[David61]

My ISA Browns lay the most eggs . I have buff O's and barred rocks. Buffs are the sweetest fluff bottom chickens and look really good in the yard. The barred rocks have the most personality and will interact with you more. But all three are great for my Back yard as pets. Quite, friendly good girls but not the best for free range because of hawks.
I would get three different breeds and enjoy each bird.
If and when I build a new flock that is what I will do. One of each and all of the differences.
You can go on the different hatchery Webb sites and look at their lists. They have breeds listed by egg color, egg production, temperment...
Build your flock.

 

[sunshine ducky]

Maybe standard Cochin

This is a rooster View attachment 2026524

Thats a beautiful roo, unfortunately my town ordinance's dont allow roosters. But I would consider cochins.

 

[sunshine ducky]

My ISA Browns lay the most eggs . I have buff O's and barred rocks. Buffs are the sweetest fluff bottom chickens and look really good in the yard. The barred rocks have the most personality and will interact with you more. But all three are great for my Back yard as pets. Quite, friendly good girls but not the best for free range because of hawks.
I would get three different breeds and enjoy each bird.
If and when I build a new flock that is what I will do. One of each and all of the differences.
You can go on the different hatchery Webb sites and look at their lists. They have breeds listed by egg color, egg production, temperment...
Build your flock.

I never thought about getting 3 different breeds at once, thats a good idea. But ill probably just end up getting all buff orps I just have a soft spot for those birds lol.

 

[Love my chickens 25]

Thats a beautiful roo, unfortunately my town ordinance's dont allow roosters. But I would consider cochins.

That was the first of them I found on my pictures and thanks you

 

[pollos_hermanos]

If you're looking for cold-hardiness, I'd go with Orpingtons over Australorps

 

[sunshine ducky]

If you're looking for cold-hardiness, I'd go with Orpingtons over Australorps

I heard the orpingtons, are very cold hardy. Do you know how many eggs they typically lay per week? I'm new to chickens, I have been keeping only ducks for several years.

 

[Klutch]

Your lucky to have a blank canvas. You could go blue eggs, brown eggs, tinted eggs or white eggs. If your not in the market of selling eggs, three hens will keep you pantry full. Good luck