{"id":44592,"date":"2017-01-30T12:43:05","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=44592"},"modified":"2020-11-03T02:26:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:26:14","slug":"find-the-right-chicken-breed-for-your-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/find-the-right-chicken-breed-for-your-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"Find The Right Chicken Breed For Your Personality"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year again! We\u2019ve got senioritis, and we\u2019re ready to spread our wings and fly. This year, the destination isn\u2019t college: It\u2019s the best hatchery with the healthiest birds. But before you place that order, do you know which birds are best for you? Like applying to and attending the best school, there\u2019s a perfect match out there for you in the world of chicken breeds.<\/p>\n

As you take a look at our Class of 2017 lineup, ask yourself a few questions: Does this bird\u2019s personality fit mine? Will this hen lay enough eggs for me and my family? Do I want hens that forage for most of their feed, or do I need birds that bear confinement well? We\u2019ll cover these points and more in our list of superlatives, so let\u2019s get to class!<\/p>\n

Most Likely To Succeed: Buckeye<\/h2>\n

\"Buckeye
\nJim Mead\/Flickr<\/p>\n

This hardy heritage breed is an expert forager. Although it prefers to find its own food, it\u2019ll adapt to confinement if need be. The only American Poultry Association-recognized breed to be cultivated by a woman, Nettie Metcalf groomed the Buckeye<\/a> to be an excellent dual-purpose bird\u2014one raised for laying eggs as well harvesting for its meat\u2014that is scrappy and adaptable.<\/p>\n

Most Likely To Win A\u00a0Nobel Prize: Buff Orpington<\/h2>\n
\"Orpington
Elias Gayles\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Orpington<\/a> is a gentle giant. In temperament, hens are sweet and easy to handle and care for. They\u2019re first-rate layers of beautiful pink-brown eggs, and their golden color is simply divine. They\u2019re also incredibly cold-hardy due to their fluffy, loose feathering, so for cold climates, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Buff Orpington.<\/p>\n

Class Clown: Naked Neck<\/h2>\n
\"Naked
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Friends call it by its nickname\u2014the “turken”\u2014because it looks like a cross between a turkey and a chicken, but make now mistake: The Naked Neck<\/a> is 100-percent chicken. It may look rather goofy to some, but thankfully, its naked neck is actually a boon, making this breed an excellent hot-weather bird. It spends less time growing feathers, which is an energy-intensive process, so its conversion ratio of feed-to-eggs\/meat is great. Hens are good layers and make wonderful mothers, too.<\/p>\n

Best Dressed Hen: Golden Laced Wyandotte<\/h2>\n
\"Wyandotte
TheFarmstrs\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This hen is simply beautiful! If it stopped there, she may not have made it to the list, but the truth is that she\u2019s an excellent backyard breed. Cold-hardy with a personable and easygoing demeanor, the Wyandotte<\/a> is a great egg-layer and a dual-purpose heritage bird, too. She\u2019ll adapt to confinement well but will gladly forage if given the opportunity.<\/p>\n

Best Dressed Rooster: Salmon Faverolles<\/h2>\n
\"Faverolles
Wiblick\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This French breed makes the best feathered flock guardian that I\u2019ve had the pleasure of keeping. His gorgeous plumage is not to be missed. Toward humans, he\u2019s gentle and tolerant.<\/p>\n

Most Unlikely Success: Easter Egger<\/h2>\n
\"Easter
M. Huston\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It doesn\u2019t have the pedigree, but it has the drive! The Easter Egger is not an APA-recognized breed, but rather, it\u2019s a rebel that carries the colored-egg laying gene. As such, it comes in a wide variety of colors, since there is no breed standard, but these birds are fun, cool and always surprising. The Easter Egger is a great winter layer, while also being superfriendly, cold-hardy and adaptable.<\/p>\n

Best Hair: Polish<\/h2>\n
\"Polish
Rachael Brugger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s not just hair: It\u2019s a topknot. This breed takes its plumage seriously, so don\u2019t insult the do! The Polish\u2019s<\/a> crest is certainly its calling card, but it\u2019s a wonderful breed for poultry enthusiasts who like to spend time and attention on their birds.<\/p>\n

However, the Polish\u2019s topknot can obscure its view, making it rather flighty at times. (You would be, too, if you were bullied by your classmates for your hair!) Attentive keepers must take care to manage flocks accordingly.<\/p>\n

Teacher\u2019s Pet: Silkie<\/h2>\n
\"silkie
Robyn Anderson\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Widely known for making excellent mothers, Silkies<\/a> are adorable, sweet and soft. They\u2019re rather petite, and while the hens lay a lovely little tinted egg, they are not rock-star layers. Instead, their strengths lie in the personality department: They make great pets for kids and fanciers alike. Their unusual feathering, which looks and feels more like fur or the down of a chick, makes them attractive, but not suitable for very cold climates.<\/p>\n

Most Likely to Break a World Record: Black Australorp<\/h2>\n
\"Australorp
cskk\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of all the heritage breeds, the Australorp<\/a> is simply the best egg-layer. Setting the record of 364 eggs laid in a calendar year, the Black Australorp takes the prize without effort, expertly laying an abundance of brown eggs. These medium-sized birds are absolutely beautiful\u2014their feathers shine green and purple\u2014and their personalities are top-notch, too: sweet, gentle and easily handled by humans. In mixed flocks, Australorps can get pushy but are generally copacetic.<\/p>\n

Most Artistic: Ameraucana<\/h2>\n
\"Ameraucana
Meryl\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dazzling us with bright blue eggs, the Ameraucana<\/a> is a top-notch egg artist. It\u2019s also calm, nonaggressive, adorable, easily-handled and friendly, making it the perfect chicken for children. Hens are excellent egg layers even in winter and bear confinement well. Don\u2019t expect them to forage for all their food, but they do camouflage well in the field. When shopping for an Ameraucana, find a reputable breeder who knows the breed.<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Barred Plymouth Rock<\/h2>\n
\"Barred
Ketzirah Lesser & Art Drauglis\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What makes the Barred Rock<\/a> so successful and popular is its can-do, die-hard attitude. It\u2019s smart, inquisitive and sassy. It reaches for the stars\u2014or at least the top of the pecking order\u2014and doesn\u2019t take no for an answer. Rocks have excellent camouflage abilities, are great foragers and excellent egg layers, and make wonderful broody hens and mothers. The Barred Rock is a dual-purpose heritage breed with a great personality and is a wonderful chicken to keep around children.<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Rhode Island Red<\/h2>\n
\"Rhode
Vitag\/Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What can I say? The Rhode Island Red<\/a> has it all! This incredible bird is such a successful and popular backyard hen that it was named the state bird of Rhode Island. Curious, gentle, tenacious and smart as a whip, the Rhode Island Red is an excellent all-purpose heritage breed with great foraging abilities, impeccable egg-laying habits and beautiful rust-red plumage. Great for either free-range or confinement and suitable in just about any climate, the Rhode Island is a must-have, must-try breed for every chicken keeper.<\/p>\n

Most Likely To Be A\u00a0Star: Welsummer Rooster<\/h2>\n
\"Welsummer
Oregon Department of Agriculture\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had a bowl of Kellogg\u2019s Corn Flakes, you\u2019re likely already familiar with Cornelius, the most famous rooster that ever was. Thanks to a savvy 1950s ad campaign, this animated Welsummer<\/a> rooster made his way to many American breakfast tables. If you\u2019re looking for a good forager that protects his hens and has a gorgeous appearance and a tail that flows with a rainbow of colors, consider spearheading your flock with a Welsummer rooster.<\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

Commencement Speech<\/h2>\n

The success of your flock depends in large part on picking the perfect breed(s) from the start. While we\u2019ve had fun here looking at chicken breeds from a different perspective, the minimum criteria that a new chicken keeper should be concerned with boil down to these points:
\n\u2022 cold-hardiness and heat tolerance (which one is most important will depend on where you live)
\n\u2022 egg-laying ability
\n\u2022 personality and temperament
\n\u2022 adaptability to confinement and\/or free-ranging<\/p>\n

Other points to consider include whether a breed goes broody often \u2014 a trait that is desirable if you want to hatch your own chicks naturally \u2014 and docility, particularly for hens that will be part of a family flock where young children care for them. When choosing \u00adchicken breeds, go with your head over your heart.<\/p>\n

While the pretty blue-green eggs of the Ameraucana and the Easter Egger are lovely, for example, and the fluffy feathers of the Silkie are oh-so-enticing, only go with these breeds if the rest of their profiles fit your criteria. Choosing a chicken that suits your climate and your kitchen\u2019s needs and matches your personality will spell success now and for many years to come.<\/p>\n

This article appeared in the January\/February 2017 issue of\u00a0<\/em>Chickens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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