which do you like?

[Sunshine Hen]

I was just wondering, I live in Conneticut and I want to know if these breeds are good and which you would choose: Buff Orpington, Black Australorp or Silver Laced Wyandotte. Are they ok? Which breed is friendlier??
Thanks

 

[wynedot55]

all of the breeds you mention are good.the australopes are laying machines.they lay alot of eggs.

 

[Rooster01]

Out of those, Australorps will lay the best. And they are very friendly.

 

[Saltiena]

I personaly adore the Buff Orpingtons but thats just me (and some other people)

 

[MayberrySaint]

Funny coincidence...I ordered 8 of each of the breeds you mentioned (Australorp, Buff Orpington, S-L Wyandottes) plus Light Brahmas. The Light Brahmas at this time are the more viable, friendly chicks followed by the S-L Wyandottes. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the breeds you mentioned.

Andy

 

[bigzio]

Sunshine Hen, I would consider the fact that Black Australorps have a single comb, which are most prone to frostbite, something that is really worth considering.

bigzio

 

[CarriBrown]

Wyandottes are my favorite of those three.

 

[Picco]

SL Wyandottes are wonderful. They are in my opinion the most beautiful standard chicken. They lay a lot of eggs and can become quite tame. Here are a few pictures of my girls.

 

[MRBIG]

They are very cool looking chickens

 

[Foghorn]

I am currently raising the same chickens that you want. I am in Connecticut also. In my incubator I have Silver Lace Wyandottes and Ameraucanas. The only chickens I really want next, badly, are Blue Lace Wyandottes. A couple of Hotwings and Nuggets would be great! Right CarriBrown?