Which one of these is most freindly/ your favorite?

[chickengril122]

thank you

 

[Roseandspice]

My orpington valentine is sweet, but shy , however my polish follows anyone everywhere ! Even stations! They are the sweetest in my opinoin

 

[chickengril122]

are golden comets good with kids

 

[Michael OShay]

are golden comets good with kids

Golden Comets are the label that some hatcheries sell their Red Sex Links under and they are usually pretty good with kids. However, if you're wanting sex link chickens, I would suggest Black Sex Links (Black Stars) instead of Golden Comets. My Black Sex Links have always been friendlier and tamed a little easier, and have been slightly better layers in really cold weather than my Red Sex Links. Both Black and Red Sex Links are egg laying machines.

 

[chickengril122]

thank you OMG i did not know that thank you thank you thank you

 

[Michael OShay]

thank you OMG i did not know that thank you thank you thank you

You're welcome.

 

[joysgirl]

I love the Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks....My new favorites are the Marans. My old favorites are the Americaunas
I love chickens!

 

[laceykins]

I like my orps, not only are they friendly to me but they have had about six different sets of 16 week old pullets placed in the coop since I got them five years ago and they never chase or bother the new girls. As each new group is introduced all the older hens, except for the orps, chase them around for several weeks, some like my Brahmas even go looking for the newbies to harrass them. But the orps will give them the evil eye if they get too close and that is it. The newbies get to sit next to them on the roost and drink beside them etc. They never bother with them. They are to dignified to stoop to chasing other chickens. And they are quiet and polite with each other. At times I think I can hear them saying to each other, "no you go through the door first". "no I insist you go first, I will be glad to wait". "nooo I insist you go first I will just wait here a bit". "well ok I will go oohh sorry I see you are going after all, well that's fine go ahead". "no I am terrribly sorry I didn't mean to get us stuck like this half in and half out of the door, gracious me if you can but breath in a little I think I can slip back out". "there now we are somewhat unstuck but which way were we going in or out I have forgotten". "I am not quite certain myself, but either way I insist you go first".

Good info! I'm looking for family friendly birds first, then egg production. All signs seem to be pointing to Orphingtons!

 

[GoldieFlocks]

I like my orps, not only are they friendly to me but they have had about six different sets of 16 week old pullets placed in the coop since I got them five years ago and they never chase or bother the new girls. As each new group is introduced all the older hens, except for the orps, chase them around for several weeks, some like my Brahmas even go looking for the newbies to harrass them. But the orps will give them the evil eye if they get too close and that is it. The newbies get to sit next to them on the roost and drink beside them etc. They never bother with them. They are to dignified to stoop to chasing other chickens. And they are quiet and polite with each other. At times I think I can hear them saying to each other, "no you go through the door first". "no I insist you go first, I will be glad to wait". "nooo I insist you go first I will just wait here a bit". "well ok I will go oohh sorry I see you are going after all, well that's fine go ahead". "no I am terrribly sorry I didn't mean to get us stuck like this half in and half out of the door, gracious me if you can but breath in a little I think I can slip back out". "there now we are somewhat unstuck but which way were we going in or out I have forgotten". "I am not quite certain myself, but either way I insist you go first".

 

[seminolewind]

I am surprised that Barred Rocks are not there on the list. Hmmm.