Which would you choose?

[SarahBC]

I can only have a certain number of chickens where I live, and no roosters. Just found out yesterday my hambright (cross between a seabright and a hamburg) is a rooster. The person I bought it from is willing to give me a pullet. I cannot decide if I stay with that breed or go with a better egg layer.
Here are my options:
Hambright
barnevelders,
Black Copper Marans
Australorp cross

 

[IamRainey]

Oh! I'd take a Black Cooper Marans anytime. LOVE those dark eggs!

 

[sylviethecochin]

I like fat, healthy birds who are good layers, and I've got a special place in my heart for Australorps.

But you shouldn't be asking what I like; you should be asking what you like. Good luck finding a nice pullet.

 

[SarahBC]

I like fat, healthy birds who are good layers, and I've got a special place in my heart for Australorps.

But you shouldn't be asking what I like; you should be asking what you like. Good luck finding a nice pullet.

I am new to chickens so I don't know much. So far I like all of mine!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Hambright Sounds pretty. I'm betting the parent stock leads to her being flighty; likely not a friendly bird or one likely to advance in the pecking order. Not going to be a good layer.
barnevelders, Pretty colouring. Solid, dependable layers, especially in winter (compared to other birds in winter, anyway.) They aren't a production breed, so they're not going to outlay a Barred rock, but they might beat a Wyandotte.
Black Copper Marans Black with red necks and throats. Lay dark eggs. A bit bold, especially if from hatchery stock, but dependable layers. Not likely to make too many waves.
Australorp cross Really depends what the Australorp was crossed with, but a pure 'Lorp is a large, standoffish bird who lays pretty well and generally gets along well with flockmates. Makes no trouble, takes no trouble.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hambright Sounds pretty. I'm betting the parent stock leads to her being flighty; likely not a friendly bird or one likely to advance in the pecking order. Not going to be a good layer.
barnevelders, Pretty colouring. Solid, dependable layers, especially in winter (compared to other birds in winter, anyway.) They aren't a production breed, so they're not going to outlay a Barred rock, but they might beat a Wyandotte.
Black Copper Marans Black with red necks and throats. Lay dark eggs. A bit bold, especially if from hatchery stock, but dependable layers. Not likely to make too many waves.
Australorp cross Really depends what the Australorp was crossed with, but a pure 'Lorp is a large, standoffish bird who lays pretty well and generally gets along well with flockmates. Makes no trouble, takes no trouble.

Given this info, if it were me... I'd go with the Marans, I think. I like the dark egg too, sounds like good layer and a good personality. But, as another poster said, it's not me, it's you!

 

[SarahBC]

Hambright Sounds pretty. I'm betting the parent stock leads to her being flighty; likely not a friendly bird or one likely to advance in the pecking order. Not going to be a good layer.
barnevelders, Pretty colouring. Solid, dependable layers, especially in winter (compared to other birds in winter, anyway.) They aren't a production breed, so they're not going to outlay a Barred rock, but they might beat a Wyandotte.
Black Copper Marans Black with red necks and throats. Lay dark eggs. A bit bold, especially if from hatchery stock, but dependable layers. Not likely to make too many waves.
Australorp cross Really depends what the Australorp was crossed with, but a pure 'Lorp is a large, standoffish bird who lays pretty well and generally gets along well with flockmates. Makes no trouble, takes no trouble.

Wow! Thank you!
Yes, my hambright rooster is flighty. Which is sad because I bought it and have held it as much as the others
I currently have
1 easter egger
1 light sussex
1 caramel queen
1 production red
1 black copper marans
2 slikie crossed with ??

I think I might go australorp just so I don't have 2 black copper marans. Or maybe the hambright cause it will lay banty size white eggs. I can't decide! I am still waiting to see if my two crosses and my EE are roos or hens!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Decisions, decisions!

 

[SarahBC]

Update: the lady selling these did not get back to me. Now I am looking to get a few chicks. I can only get 2 more. I want good layers and calm birds. Thoughts on these breeds? I am brand new so I have no clue!

Ancona
Blue Cochin
Buff Orpington
Easter Egger
Golden Hamburg
Light Brahma
Silkie
Silver Hamburg
Welsummer

 

[Eggcentric One]

I can only have a certain number of chickens where I live, and no roosters. Just found out yesterday my hambright (cross between a seabright and a hamburg) is a rooster. The person I bought it from is willing to give me a pullet. I cannot decide if I stay with that breed or go with a better egg layer.
Here are my options:
Hambright
barnevelders,
Black Copper Marans
Australorp cross

I am quickly learning that breed purchase suggestions are as diverse as they people who love them. What do you like in a hen? What breed fills the checklist? Or new one? If you still can't decide, start flipping coins.. haha.... Good luck.