Which Hen is the best for: Eggs, Temperament, Looks and that isn't hard to find

[Alpine Bobwhite]

None of those would be on my list no matter what the keeping conditions.
Easy to find and essentially a production breed, Crested Cream Legbar.
Others to consider; Bristish Marans, Light Sussex.

For a harder to find but interesting breed consider the Dorking and the Norfolk Grey.

Thanks maybe I should add them to my Good Chicken document!

 

[Alpine Bobwhite]

Well it depends. Are you looking to get really good egg production, and don't care as much for friendly birds? Then leghorns might be an option. Don't know how they handle the cold though, especially the males. I'd look into light Sussex. Look for breeds that were developed in England, those should cover most of what you're looking for, and be able to handle the weather

We would definitely like friendly ones! And eggs about 200+ per year.

 

[Perris]

@Shadrach @Perris any advice for a fellow UK resident?

the 93 breeds recognized in the UK are listed here https://poultrykeeper.com/chicken-breeds/ and described by clicking on the link to each type. There's something to suit more or less anyone and any keeping conditions.

 

[Alpine Bobwhite]

the 93 breeds recognized in the UK are listed here https://poultrykeeper.com/chicken-breeds/ and described by clicking on the link to each type. There's something to suit more or less anyone and any keeping conditions.

Aha! Thanks! I'll have a look at that

 

[NatJ]

eggs about 200+ per year.

That would definitely rule out the Silkies.

 

[Alpine Bobwhite]

That would definitely rule out the Silkies.

Yes Silkies was only really put on there to see peoples thought of them. We probably couldn't get them as the aviary gets very muddy in winter and wouldn't suit the Silkie's foot feathers.

 

[Iluveggers]

We would like some friendly ones and I guess as many eggs as possible! Probably 200+ a year

I would recommend Australorps and Orpingtons from your list. Orpingtons can be more friendly, but both are a docile breed that lays over 200 eggs/year. I also agree that Sussex would fit what you are looking for so I would definitely look into that breed as well. Plymouth Rock is another breed you may want to consider.

 

[Alpine Bobwhite]

I would recommend Australorps and Orpingtons from your list. Orpingtons can be more friendly, but both are a docile breed that lays over 200 eggs/year. I also agree that Sussex would fit what you are looking for so I would definitely look into that breed as well. Plymouth Rock is another breed you may want to consider.

Ooh yay! More good chicken breeds! Thanks