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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 15 2022 : 8:37:34 PM
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My husband and I are thinking of getting chickens next spring. He had them growing up and we have experience with owning ducks. My question is this…what is your favorite backyard chicken breed? We are looking for egg production and friendliness. We won’t be eating the chickens because I’m too much of a softie for that. :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2022 : 3:26:48 PM
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We had Black Sex Link and Black Austrolorps. Both are excellent layers. The Black Sex link are the friendly ones. Mine used to follow me everywhere.
I also had a couple of Rhode Island Reds. They were a lot of fun. We had lots of chats and petting sessions. I do miss having my girls.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2022 : 3:48:50 PM
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Several years ago, I had 3 golden sex-link, and I loved having them but had to give them up when I got Annie. My little back yard wasn't big enough for Annie and the chickens. They were good layers, brown eggs, and would sit on my lap to eat out of my hand.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2022 : 03:04:17 AM
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I dont have anything fancy, my chickens are called blacks or browns, from sunnyside hatchery. I get 20 every 2 years. They are very good brown egg layers.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2022 : 09:51:40 AM
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Thanks for all the info!! I appreciate it very much!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
527 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2022 : 2:33:50 PM
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I like white leghorns. They are steady layers of decent size white eggs. I haven't bought store bought eggs in 10 years.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2022 : 5:34:44 PM
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Thanks, Andrea!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 08:04:51 AM
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I love my buff orpingtons, they are very friendly. But they are a dual purpose bird so they are a little on the larger size and they go broody a lot. My red sex links are super friendly and great layers. They run across the yard when they see me outside and like to “chat”.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 10:16:10 AM
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Julie, Thanks so much!! I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. They will definitely be a part of our family! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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