[babe]

i know they arent on your wanted list..... but any excuse to show off my toilet trained poland  :roll:

[Kate and her Ducks]

That's the most amazing loo seat ! And one cool chicken

[GrannieAnnie]

Oh Babe, I always love looking at that picture!   it's gorgeous!!!!!

[Chookaholic]

Hi RubyRed,well i'm hopefully getting my chooks beginning of August,that's why i've been doing some research.I have a very good book from the library called 'choosing and keeping chickens' by Chris Graham.It's published by Hamlyn.At the back it has lovely photos of the breeds,& loads of info about them.
I'll run through the best ones in the book:Australorp,great all-rounder.Barnevelder,beautiful bird,I'm interested in these,ideal for family & garden.Brahma,gentle giants.Cochin,cuddly giant.Croad Langshan,easy to keep.Dorking,needs space,docile.Faverolles,can be bullied,large & active.Marans,gardeners friend,not keen on being handled.Orpington,I love these!fat & feathery,can be bullied.Plymouth Rock,placid,friendly.Rhode Island Red,generally calm,good for beginners.Sussex,my favourite!inquisitive,easy to handle,pretty.Welsummer,I like these.only downside is they can be poor mothers.Calm & friendly.
These are some of my favourites,I hope this helps.Please remember though,this is all from the book & not from experience in keeping them.I'm sure you will get  some advice fro experienced keepers on the forum.  

[Chookaholic]

wow!brilliant piccie!

[babe]

wow!brilliant piccie!

should be on page 124 of your book. not that im biased or anything

[Chookaholic]

They certainly do have 'striking looks' as the book says!I think they look like they have wigs on!Yours is a lovely colour!

[babe]

thats popcorn, she's a chamois, my avatar is elvis, also a poland, black gold laced.

they really are a tame breed, popcorn has cuddles everyday