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 have Buff Orpingtons and Australorps and Rhode Island reds. They are all very friendly and if I sit down they fight over who is getting in my lap! I hand raised mine so I have been a constant figure in their lives, and they look at me as part of the flock. If you get hens, you'll get eggs, all of mine are excellent layers and laid well through the winter too.

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.

Try a rhode island red..ours are soo friendly,they know there names and come when called.also we can pick a couple of them up..they are sooo funny..

A lot of people told me that rhode island reds are aggressive breeds but the ones that I have( hens and egg layers) are very nice and stay close to me when I'm out side. I think when you get a pair of chickens you should get chicks and handle them a lot so they warm up to you!

Hope this helps!