Friendliest Chicken Breed?
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Re: Friendliest Chicken Breed?
I will second Jaye's opinion!! Euskal Oiloa AKA Basque Hens from Spain. LOVE mine friendliest, curious, comical and most adaptable breed I have ever had.
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- Killerbunny
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The other point is that you really can't just go by the breed. Some lines have radically different temperaments to others.
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Modern Game Bantams hands down !!!! I have never owned a breed as Friendly and Inquisitive as MGBs not a mean bone in them . Great bird for the kids ,in all of us !!
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Hands down euskal oiloas.
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I say cochin or silkies I disagree on the modern games bantam I own a man attacker and have seen many judges get bloody from one
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Wow never ever have seen a mean one Coonhound and its a huge class with lots of breeders and different bloodlines here in BC
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Jersey Giants! I can't speak for other's experience, but I've never had a mean bird, male or female. They're not cuddly lap-chickens, as a matter of fact, if not well handled, they will often scream bloody murder when you pick them up, and a frightened male WILL bite. They do the normal pecking order stuff, but never to the point that a lower bird gets damaged or doesn't get enough to eat. Rooster fights are over with quickly and without bloodshed, almost amicably. Almost zero aggression. I often put fledged chicks and grow-outs in with them, because I know they won't get hurt. As a contrast, my layer pen which has various breeds and mixes, would immediately harrass and kill any chick unfortunate enough to wander in there without parental supervision lol, with only rare exceptions.
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Haha I love comparisons , it's kinda like whose wife/husband is better . Interesting reading . Personalities all different human & poultry some suited others better .luck
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All my chickens are quite tame and docile. Once pecking order is established
I got 2 Euskal Oiloa pullets from Flat Rock Farm and I must say have never had chickens that have adapted to their new surroundings and fit in so quickly. They are actually a bit nosy. Lol
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I got 2 Euskal Oiloa pullets from Flat Rock Farm and I must say have never had chickens that have adapted to their new surroundings and fit in so quickly. They are actually a bit nosy. Lol
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