Worst chicken breed

[MamaPoult]

Rhode Island Red. the hens are meaner than usual, and the roosters are really rough breeders. first rooster I ever seen leave a bare patch on the wings. they are also the only chickens iv'e seen try to eat a live broiler bird.

second worst is Cornish Cross, because they are poorly bred, and very unhealthy. they get so fat that they can't even walk. they lay in the mud and get super dirty, and it's obvious because they've got white feathers.

and the roosters are built like a brick wall. a stupid, muscular brick wall, that's more likely to crush a hen than mate with her.

Also agree. Specifically with this part

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Not a breed, but just high-production layers in general like Golden Comet, Production Red, etc. Everything is great until the ~2 year mark when they get the inevitable reproductive issues. Maybe someone with scheduled cullings can keep them, but they aren't good for backyard flocks. And even if you did do scheduled cullings, I'd just pick a different breed that you can actually eat. No meat on those bones due to the toll that much egg laying takes on the body.

But with that said, my first ever chicken was a Golden Comet named Etta who had a hilarious personality. I miss her dearly, but I won't be getting more production type breeds anymore (unless from the rescue farm where I got Etta), due to how much she suffered at the end before I could realize how sick she was (inexperience on my end + chickens not showing their pain). RIP Etta!

 

[Squawkers]

Not a breed, but just high-production layers in general like Golden Comet, Production Red, etc. Everything is great until the ~2 year mark when they get the inevitable reproductive issues. Maybe someone with scheduled cullings can keep them, but they aren't good for backyard flocks. And even if you did do scheduled cullings, I'd just pick a different breed that you can actually eat. No meat on those bones due to the toll that much egg laying takes on the body.

But with that said, my first ever chicken was a Golden Comet named Etta who had a hilarious personality. I miss her dearly, but I won't be getting more production type breeds anymore (unless from the rescue farm where I got Etta), due to how much she suffered at the end before I could realize how sick she was (inexperience on my end + chickens not showing their pain). RIP Etta!

Yes! I would never get a production hybrid. Their lifespans are way too short.

 

[Logar]

Not a breed, but just high-production layers in general like Golden Comet, Production Red, etc. Everything is great until the ~2 year mark when they get the inevitable reproductive issues. Maybe someone with scheduled cullings can keep them, but they aren't good for backyard flocks. And even if you did do scheduled cullings, I'd just pick a different breed that you can actually eat. No meat on those bones due to the toll that much egg laying takes on the body.

But with that said, my first ever chicken was a Golden Comet named Etta who had a hilarious personality. I miss her dearly, but I won't be getting more production type breeds anymore (unless from the rescue farm where I got Etta), due to how much she suffered at the end before I could realize how sick she was (inexperience on my end + chickens not showing their pain). RIP Etta!

that is a great point. I would never have any high production breeds.

 

[p4PaDuck x2]

Rhode Island reds. They are incredibly cannibalistic and aggressive. Good layers though. Not good for a mixed flock or ducks or any other bird besides other Rhode Island’s. Go with australorps preferably blues

 

[FrostRanger]

RIRs. Bossy hens more prone to reproductive issues and mean roos. I refuse to even touch the breed

 

[mydaisy]

Blue Andalusians. They are very loud and not very friendly.

I can understand that statement lol. But oh how I loved my girl.

 

[AinaWGSD]

The wonderful thing about chickens, there's a breed for everyone!

I second production hybrids, I've never had one because the high incidence of reproductive issues put me off. Plus I just don't think they're that pretty.

I also never wanted RIR because of their reputation, but the 12yo insisted on that breed for his choice when we were picking breeds for our backyard flock. She's not bad, but I am still not sold on the breed. I'm not sure if she's actually less personable than my other birds or if it's just me feeling lukewarm towards her.

I remember being less than impressed with my exchequer leghorn when we got our first flock. Flighty little thing. I've since come to the conclusion that leghorn and Mediterranean breeds are, in general, more flighty than I prefer.

My first wyandotte, a SLW, was kinda mean to my other hens and not super friendly with us. My BLR on the other hand is about as sweet as they come. She's a bit shy, she'll never be a lap bird, but if you don't make any sudden moves she's quiet content to sit right with you. She can hold her own with the other girls, but she's gentle with everyone. A real "plays well with others" gal.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

RIRs. Bossy hens more prone to reproductive issues and mean roos. I refuse to even touch the breed

I've kept a couple hybrids, and a pair of unusually well behaved hatchery girls. however, they are totally the exception, not the rule.

 

[CombNWattles]

Does anyone know if RIR bantams share the large fowl temperament?