What's Your Favorite Chicken Breed & Why???

[lizardboy55]

I'm getting chickens thus Thursday and wanted to know what egg laying chicken breed you prefer.

 

[iwiw60]

For me, a single 'ol senior citizen retired, I am getting Black Australorps. They are such friendly chickens! Good layers, brown eggs, very hardy in cold climates. They'll let you handle them...follow you around...I think they're a beautiful breed!



Australorp
Australorps are the Australian take on the Orpington breed. They are calm and friendly, and excellent layers of light brown eggs. The Australorp's exceptionally soft, shiny black plumage has hints of green and purple in the sunlight. Peaceful and dignified, Australorps are an absolutely delightful bird which we highly recommend to anyone who wants a pet chicken that lays dependably. Very hardy in colder climates.

Best of luck to you in your venture!