Cinnamon Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 It would be a White Star for me. I know they can be flighty,the very devil to catch & can run like the wind,but they have great quirky personalities & lay HUGE pure white eggies I will always have a White Star in my flock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I agree with an earlier post - while there are lots of lovely looking chooks out there, and would alsways go for a mixed flock, I would go for the straight forward Gingernut. Daft, and very friendly, always into everything, and a good egg layer. Ours always makes us laugh - and you can't do anything in the garden without her approval and involvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexibex Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 As I am new to this and only have ex-bats then I would have to say another ex-bat as they are a joy to watch blossoming into full health and fitness, love company, like cuddles, like to chat and keep me company when I am in the garden and are such a joy to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I really couldn't choose between my brahmas, cochins and pekins. I could be without any of the other breeds that I have but not those. I love the brahmas because they are so switched on and in control but in a quiet, understated way. They rule the roost but they do it quietly and subtly. The cochins have an air of laid back dense-ness about them which is brilliant. They will happily watch as grapes land at their feet and another chicken pinches them. Then they will continue to look for the grapes as if they saw nothing. Hubby says that when God gave out brains, the cochins forgot to join the queue. The pekins are briliant because they are so feisty and bolshy. For something so small they have a huge attitude. I had to take two of my pekins out of the big WIR as they were bullying one of my brahmas. The only reason I only have five brahmas and two cochins is because they are so big. Otherwise they would be taking over just like the pekins are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 My heart firmly belongs to my pekins. Small, pretty, comical and with huge characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Although I adore my pekins hell of a lot - if I could only ever have one chicken in this world then it would be a normal little Ginger chicken. I love those because they follow you everywhere & sadly I no longer have a ginger. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Pekins, i just love them. Really great characters and make amazing mothers.. (Maybe not what you was looking for? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Although I adore my pekins hell of a lot - if I could only ever have one chicken in this world then it would be a normal little Ginger chicken. I love those because they follow you everywhere & sadly I no longer have a ginger. Emma.x I agree, I love them and really miss mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Would have to be an ex bat, I just love them. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm with Plum - the one I haven't got! I have always wanted a Croad Langshan. You see part of that breed in Brahmas and Orpies and probably a few others too. Black she must be. And if I ever have the opportunity to move to a place with land I'd want a boy as they are supposed to be so placid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm with Plum - the one I haven't got! I have always wanted a Croad Langshan. You see part of that breed in Brahmas and Orpies and probably a few others too. Black she must be. And if I ever have the opportunity to move to a place with land I'd want a boy as they are supposed to be so placid. I read somewhwere that the Croad Langshan has the best crow of all: a true cock-a-doodle-doo. If you get a boy let us know if that is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 That is sooo hard, but Wyandotte banties for me, I do love the others our Legbar is a hoot, but dotties are so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_21 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 this is easy for me i would have a poland. i think they are great and really good for kids as they are tame and cuddly my 6 month old girl loves my female poland even tho she pulls her feathers and does alsorts of horrible stuff but she still loves us to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm with Plum - the one I haven't got! I have always wanted a Croad Langshan. You see part of that breed in Brahmas and Orpies and probably a few others too. Black she must be. And if I ever have the opportunity to move to a place with land I'd want a boy as they are supposed to be so placid. I read somewhwere that the Croad Langshan has the best crow of all: a true cock-a-doodle-doo. If you get a boy let us know if that is true. I'd better make sure he's situated nowhere near the house then! You might have a couple of years to wait before I can find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 a chicken that lays regularly, is friendly and cuddly and who's poop smells of lavender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I love all my chooks dearly. For large girls it would have to be a Pepperpot/Blackrock. For little girls, definitely a pekin. If I were forced to choose it would be the Pekin, I think. Dilys just has so much personality packed into a tiny frame, lays eggs pretty regularly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Lamb Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Help I love them all. Only one, would be a Sablepoot they talk to you and love to sit on my shoulder. But how long before I would miss the others. My chickens are the best relaxing therapy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
