Jetson answered question 10/25/2011 What Is The Nicest Chicken Breed You Know Of That Is Not Protective And Is Very Friendly? I Am Getting A Pair Of Hens Soon And Would Like To Know What The Friendliest Kind Is. I Am Not Looking For An Egg Layer. Just A Hen That Will Live In A Coop I've heard Buckeyes are supposed to be sweeter than Rhode Island Reds. Check out some heritage breed sites. There are a lot of breeds out there. I love Rhode Island Reds, but there are a ton more to love.