Which breed is best?

[Joshua G]

I am trying to decide what breed to order, I've narrowed it down to 3 breeds, Barred Rocks,White Rocks,and Buff Orpingtons.

I want a dual-purpose chicken, but I'm not sure which breed is the "Best".

Which breed do you prefer and why?
Any suggestions?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I don;t care for orpingtons--I find them boring. White and barred rocks are the same breed, different varieties. Whites tend to be larger than barreds. They both have the same inquisitive and human interactive personality.

 

[hensonthefarm]

The Rocks re great, but love the buffs for the freezer.