Which types of chickens should we get? Breed Recs

[AmeliaBedelia]

Yup! We're up for it!!

I've heard they are super sweet and fun, just didn't want you to get them not knowing they have unique needs. I think they are ADORABLE, but we went with low-maintenance breeds.

 

[Chickgal22]

I've heard they are super sweet and fun, just didn't want you to get them not knowing they have unique needs. I think they are ADORABLE, but we went with low-maintenance breeds.

My husband wants one so bad that we're willing to make sure it gets taken care of!

 

[arwoon]

Oh, Lord, some of the sounds that come out of my girls... I had to rehome a favorite Isbar since she had a habit of letting out an alarm call for everything.. I mean, she let us know when the wind blew, the squirrels were out, even when every leaf fell into or near the run! Her sisters are beautifully silent though, amazingly enough. I'd absolutely suggest a brahma for a toddler cuddler if you weren't in real Texas heat! I've never seen a more tolerant chicken in my life than the fair brahmas the younger 4H kids show, they haul them around like teddies! There are so many varieties that you'll have a fantastic time with whichever you choose. My best lap chicken is actually a golden comet, so there's no saying for certain who's going to have the winning personality you'll be looking for and you might just be surprised in the end.

Brahmas are Soo tame! I have one down here in AL, and she doesn't have any problem with the heat. I would definitely recommend them. (If your super worried about them getting too hot get light brahmas.)

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Good luck on your chicken journey! Hope they are all you expect of them and more.

 

[Cattle dog Mom]

Yup! We're up for it!!

I would think about getting 2 silkies, that way IF the others end up picking on the silkie and you have to separate, you won't have 1 lone lonely silkie.

 

[K0k0shka]

I would think about getting 2 silkies, that way IF the others end up picking on the silkie and you have to separate, you won't have 1 lone lonely silkie.

I was just thinking the same thing. 1 small silkie in a flock of large birds is probably gonna get picked on. Also, chickens tend to hang out with others who look like them, so they may isolate the silkie if it's the only one that looks different.

 

[Ribh]

the Egyptian birds (name escapes me) - very good with heat but not known for egg size or frequency and a semi-unique look to them

Feyoumi: I'd avoid if you're new to chickens. They are related to Campines [which I have] & are flighty fliers. Absolutely lovely but a lot of work & not friendly unless you are prepared to spend heaps of time working with them. Eggs are on the small side & about 3 a week.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Feyoumi: I'd avoid if you're new to chickens. They are related to Campines [which I have] & are flighty fliers. Absolutely lovely but a lot of work & not friendly unless you are prepared to spend heaps of time working with them. Eggs are on the small side & about 3 a week.

Good to know, thank you. Was unaware they tended towards flighty-ness. Thanks for checking my work @Ribh , much appreciated.

 

[Ribh]

Good to know, thank you. Was unaware they tended towards flighty-ness. Thanks for checking my work @Ribh , much appreciated.

All good. Just one of those quirky things I happened to know. I have a friend whose neighbours have Feyoumi & they are free ranged & completely feral. Not a beginner's bird I don't think.