Different Strokes....

                                         ..... for different folks!

Here are some various breeds for "small" backyard chickens. Please try to get them when they are just little peepers.

 
Ameraucana
Good layers and good-natured as well, the Ameraucana breed is one of only three breeds that lays blue eggs. This is a good choice for those who want something simple and easy to manage.
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New Hampshire Red
Consistent with eggs and heavy with meat, the New Hampshire Red is truly a utility bird. They're considered very tame and friendly with little or no aggressive tendencies when kept with their own breed. 



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  Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rocks may just be the most popular breed in the US due to theri excellent egg laying and hearty frames that make for a good meal. They're also easy to tame and non-aggresive. What's not to like?
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  Rhode Island Red
The Rhode Island Red can be used for anything. They're prized for their 220 eggs a year production, but are hearty meat birds and popular in shows. There's nothing this chicken can't do.
Just remember :   Ethel and Lucy are Rhode Island Reds. Ethel IS evil and Lucy is lazy although she does peck weaker hens.
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  Sussex
The Sussex breed is magnificent as egg layers, able to keep egg production high even through the winter months. They also have quite a following as show birds because of theri easy-going temperament.

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A miniature size of the Columbian Wyandotte Standard chicken and admitted to the American Poultry Standard of Perfection in 1905. This poultry variety of the Wyandotte breed makes for a good backyard chicken and egg production. Black Wyandotte    Black Wyandotte Bantam Chicken Rooster Black Wyandotte Bantam Chicken Hen
Now Oscar and Nina looked just like these two. See why I wanted them?
Picking the right breed will give you many years of enjoyment - Don't be like me - do your homework!