Which of these breeds would you recommend?

[Jess W]

We are considering adding a couple of more chickens to our flock and are considering breeds that are consistent and great layers (good personality is a bonus). These are the ones we are considering:
-Barred Rock
-White Leghorn
-Isa Brown
-Golden Comet

Which would you recommend?

They would be joining a Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Light Brahma, Wyandotte, Speckled Sussex & Black Australorp.

Our ISA Browns get along well with our Speckled Sussex

 

[Swivelhip]

Leghorns. I have had them several times and if you want a chicken that lays eggs, this is a small framed chicken that lays large or x-large eggs continuously.

 

[triciayoung]

We are considering adding a couple of more chickens to our flock and are considering breeds that are consistent and great layers (good personality is a bonus). These are the ones we are considering:
-Barred Rock
-White Leghorn
-Isa Brown
-Golden Comet

Which would you recommend?

They would be joining a Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Light Brahma, Wyandotte, Speckled Sussex & Black Australorp.

My barred rocks pick on my speckled Sussex a lot.

 

[triciayoung]

LOL, proving that it is up to the individual bird. Probably other factors like pecking order and ages as well.

I have not kept any Australorps myself, but the observations of the younger birds (even an older bird within a flock) seem that they are quite timid. Which may explain the skittish? I shied away from getting an Australop in this round because of the timidness/shyness, and I did not think she would stand up enough for herself with the existing chickens.

My Buff Orp's personality is starting to come out/develop. She does seem friendly and likes to be among others, so quite the social bird. She is the friendliest of the new three to me as well, she is in the middle of the pecking order of the pullets. ETA she is a chatty little thing too!

I have two Australorps. One is chilled but is the lead hen. The other likes to chase and bully the silkies.

 

[triciayoung]

My Barred Rock rooster so far is very nice (he is over 7 months old). My barred rock hen is very nice too.

I have heard that Barred Rock roosters are some of the best for temperament.

 

[Goldenlace]

I'm partial to my Barred Rock and another to consider is Speckled Sussex both of these have been great layers and have fantastic personalities I have found the Sussex to be a really friendly birds as well

Great to know As a beginner as well. I have 4 Wyandottes as my first ones. Thinking I need to add a couple more this year to space out my flocks ages.

 

[NinjaGamer2022]

I have heard that Barred Rock roosters are some of the best for temperament.

That makes sense. I love my two barred rocks. My rooster temporally learned to look up for food when I'd call his name. He forgot it though because not long after I went to visit family and he didn't get trained long enough. I plan to train him again.

 

[Chicken poppy]

This isn’t on your list but Black Sex links are great consistent layers, mine laid every day even in snow. I have never owned the breeds on your list, though.

 

[knurse1]

We are considering adding a couple of more chickens to our flock and are considering breeds that are consistent and great layers (good personality is a bonus). These are the ones we are considering:
-Barred Rock
-White Leghorn
-Isa Brown
-Golden Comet

Which would you recommend?

They would be joining a Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Light Brahma, Wyandotte, Speckled Sussex & Black Australorp.

I now have Golden Comets and love them. They produce nearly every day.

 

[user605178]

We are considering adding a couple of more chickens to our flock and are considering breeds that are consistent and great layers (good personality is a bonus). These are the ones we are considering:
-Barred Rock
-White Leghorn
-Isa Brown
-Golden Comet

Which would you recommend?

They would be joining a Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington, Light Brahma, Wyandotte, Speckled Sussex & Black Australorp.

The barred rocks are gentle but they are non brooders so are all the rest tho