Top 5 - Gentle Breeds
If you are just starting your backyard chicken farm, it is important to choose breeds that are easy to manage. Chickens for Backyards has a list of the top five gentle backyard chicken breeds to make it easier to manage your flock and take care of your chickens. These chicken breeds are ideal if you are looking for egg laying chickens that are not known to peck, scratch or act out aggressively.
For those who have not raised chickens before or those looking for egg laying chickens, a naturally gentle breed is preferable. Several breeds of chickens are naturally less aggressive, making them easier to care for and have around your home. This is particularly important if you have children at your home.