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shober

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Correct me if I'm wrong.
Because I haven't started yet, & will appreciate the info.

We're a family of four living in Southern California.
Here's our needs / wants, in raising chickens.

1. Healthy eggs for the family to eat. (not to sell)
2. Friendly (I know interaction at an early age, will accomplish this, to the degree I take it.)
3. Strong (To deter, or survive predators, such as Cats, Hawks, & Raccoon)
4. Looks (Majestic / Beautiful / Large / Uncommon / Desirable to others.)
5. Sales (Breeding up for excellence in stock, I'll be selling all chicks that aren't; "Cream of the Crop")
6. Meat (Again, not for sale, but for our family's healthy eating, and to cull old stock appropriately)
7. Quiet (Respecting my daylight wasting neighbors, who have no need to wake at the crack of dawn.)

Considering these personal conditions,
and being recognized by the
American Standard of Perfection,
the overall #1 Best Backyard Chicken, in my opinion, is the;
Light, Buff, and Dark Brahmas.


Again, am I short sited, or does another breed combine these qualities?
Thanks for your opinions in advance
Try the Bielefelder. They are good egg layers and very sweet! Like dogs. I really love mine! Check them out!
 

3KillerBs

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If you want a daily supply of big, white eggs coupled with an active and fearless personality try a California White. Chipotle's idea of "slowing down in her second year" was to lay 5 days out of 7 (occasionally 6), instead of 28 days out of 30.

If you want an all-around bird that takes the heat and doesn't cause any drama try Blue Australorps. They're also great if you need to ID your males early because they're fast-maturing and those boys' combs pop up at 3-4 weeks.

My French Cuckoo Marans are absolutely unflappable and cause absolutely no drama in the flock.
 

Sussex19

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My Sussex (Light and Coronation) have laid most days for almost a year now, apart from when they went broody, and a very short break for moulting.
Also they make very nice table birds, around 2.2kg harvested at around 16 to 20 weeks.
 

Ascholten

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My Black Ostralorpe and Golden Comet have by far, become the friendliest chickens I have had.

Recently, for reasons I still do not know why, the comet has become quite attached to me, and wants to sit at my feet or hop up in my lap. I pet her, she isn't quite like the cockatoo where she'll lay there for hours absorbing the attention but she'll sit there a minute or two then kind of walk off. The moment you move though she's right there again following you and if you are not careful, trying to squat trip. She's not afraid of the lawn mower either and THAT is a problem. it's like LOOK tootsie, I got beehives here, I need to get in and get the hell out, I can NOT be stopping to pick you up and move you out of the way ! I got lit up the other day collecting honey, I do not need that again my damned thumb is STILL sore from that one.

Aaron
 

NorthwoodsChick

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Try the Bielefelder. They are good egg layers and very sweet! Like dogs. I really love mine! Check them out!
I agree on the bielefelders. I have many, including a rooster, and they are super friendly, quiet and don’t mind taking a siesta on your lap. I have one that likes to piggy back ride when I kneel down to weed the garden :th
 

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