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We did the same thing. I wanted chickens that would be good w/ the kids (3yo and 7yo).
WE have: Barred Plymoth Rock, Cochins (bantam and LF), Easter Eggers, Silkies and Marans.
ok, so the friendliest ones we have are the Cochins and the Silkies. One Cochin (LF) is leaps and bounds friendlier than allll the other birds. Our silkies are very tolerant of being held, dont run away from hands as much and love to snuggle. The girls like to hold the silkies and the one uber friendly cochin the best.
Our Plymoth Rock is VERY VERY friendly as well. She tolerates being pet, enjoys perching on you and is pretty lovable.
Our other cochins (2 bantams and one more LF) are friendly, docile and sweet....even the one Roo.
Our EE's are not as friendly as the others. They are not mean, and will let you pet them....some. If you sit quielty they prefer to approach you instead of you going after them. Once they decide they want your attention they will perch on you and then you are allowed to pet them. they are the first to run from our hands in the Brood Box. BUT they are funny energetic and curious chickens! They are so much fun to watch!
Our Marans (Silver Cuckoos, I think?) are not very freindly. They will tolerate being picked up and held, but dont enjoy it like the silkies, cochins and the PR. They are our standoffish birds. But I got htem for the dark eggs.... I wasnt as worried about them being pets, since we have 8 chickens that are super friendly!
WE have: Barred Plymoth Rock, Cochins (bantam and LF), Easter Eggers, Silkies and Marans.
ok, so the friendliest ones we have are the Cochins and the Silkies. One Cochin (LF) is leaps and bounds friendlier than allll the other birds. Our silkies are very tolerant of being held, dont run away from hands as much and love to snuggle. The girls like to hold the silkies and the one uber friendly cochin the best.
Our Plymoth Rock is VERY VERY friendly as well. She tolerates being pet, enjoys perching on you and is pretty lovable.
Our other cochins (2 bantams and one more LF) are friendly, docile and sweet....even the one Roo.
Our EE's are not as friendly as the others. They are not mean, and will let you pet them....some. If you sit quielty they prefer to approach you instead of you going after them. Once they decide they want your attention they will perch on you and then you are allowed to pet them. they are the first to run from our hands in the Brood Box. BUT they are funny energetic and curious chickens! They are so much fun to watch!
Our Marans (Silver Cuckoos, I think?) are not very freindly. They will tolerate being picked up and held, but dont enjoy it like the silkies, cochins and the PR. They are our standoffish birds. But I got htem for the dark eggs.... I wasnt as worried about them being pets, since we have 8 chickens that are super friendly!