2 Quiet Chicken Breeds That Won't Annoy Your Neighbors
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- I show you two quiet chicken breeds that are great if you have a small yard with neighbors close to you.
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My next door neighbor has 6 screaming kids. I'd rather hear chickens.
I hate kids 🧒.
@@ammo1841 I love them, especially if they are raised in the right environment, my children never screamed because you teach them not to. I also love animals. Our house was full of children and animals. A great combination. Not everyone likes children, and shouldn't have them.
Heh same
if a person calls animal control on my chickens then Im going to send them a letter saying "NO MORE EGGS FOR YOU!!!!! p.s, my chickens hate you" lol
you mean young goats or children
Chickens the gateway drug to a farming lifestyle.
haha, for me it was bees. :) and now i got over 50 hives, 30 chicken and helping a friend with sheeps and apple meadows. but you are right, gets you addicted :)
@@georgmettmann5722 I wanna get a hive. I'm probably gonna start out with ducks.
@@MayIPleaseAskYou Wah wah wah!!!!
@JG Lee Thx. Im trying to make a living from them, but its not the easiest job... at the end of the year, i want to have 100 hives. in 2 years it should be 300, that should be enough to make a profit to live from it.
@@georgmettmann5722 If you want to get a million bucks off of bee-hives, all you gotta do is spend 3 million bucks!
(Old bee-keepers joke)
I don't like my neighbors. Which are the loudest breeds? I love listening to a rooster crow in the morning.
What you need is peacocks and a donkey. That will do it.
Lol
Brianne Morna Yes, peafowl are excellent noise makers. The one neighbor is a bit of a donkey already.
Lowell Dever problem is roosters crow all day long, not just the morning
Some places or cities dont allow roosters... so check that first before you get one
New chicken owner’s I have spent so much time in my garden since the lockdown I have become a little farmer proud owner of a brood of 8
That's exactly what I did, but I have ducks. They're fun too.
Me too but now my chickens are so loud in the morning and don’t know how to keep them quiet in the suburban neighborhood
That's lovely
Have had a Black Australorp for several years. Great bird. Named her Betty...Black Betty bam-ba-lam.
Woah!
My favorite song! I’m taking your idea!! 😆❤️
Ha! We named our neighbor's cat Bam-ba-lam. Then, a young neighbor of hers bought a black truck and named it Bam-ba-lam. One day, she sheepishly asked what was up with the Bam-ba-lam names and we played the RamJam cover. The first recording, however, was done acapella by James "Iron Head" Baker and a group from the Central State Farm (prison), Sugar Land, Texas in 1933. There are field recordings in the Library of Congress. Lead Belly recorded it in 1939.
I have three betties. Bettyann, Bettylu, and Bettypoop!
👏👏👏👏👏
Becky, you have the most beautiful, well cared for animals I've ever seen....From your horses to your chickens and everything in between.
Thank you. I love animals and like to train them☀️❤️☀️
@@BeckysHomestead Oh, that little sorrel baby-(with-a)blanket !!! The only "APP" I've ever wished I could "download."
It really depends on the bird in the end. I had a small flock of banties I added to my layer flock and my sister accidentally trained the rooster to crow on command, but he also did it when he saw her because he was happy to see her. Other than him, those banties were super quiet.
Also, lol, the guinea is soooo loud! But they saved the flock for me several times when predators and neighbor dogs came to visit
Guinea hens make great watch dogs. At least from the noise point of view
Australorp.. is the chicken breed which also holds the record for the most eggs. They have such sweet personalities too.
My Rangers are completely quiet. My rooster only crows once in the morning around 7 am, like he's saying "The sun's up now!" My neighbors didn't even know I had chickens until I asked if they wanted some eggs haha
My son has Buff Orpington's and they are very people friendly!! I live in the city, but I have a large yard( about 1/4 acre) and my back yard is completely surrounded by a ten foot fence with high shrubs around the whole yard. I want to get two or three hens just for the eggs, and the pleasure of interacting around them!!! I grew up on a farm with chickens and I need to have something to do that I enjoy. Chickens would be the perfect outlet for me to enjoy my self!!!!
I agree, get some Rose!!! Just two at first. ☀️❤️☀️
You'll need to find an area for them, otherwise they'll hang out at your back door and poop right where you have to step.
Check your city ordinances. I had to get rid of my chickens when I had some for Y2K. At least I could take them to my old 4-H leader’s home on 10 acres a few towns away. Miss those double yolk eggs I got from Henrietta one of my White Leghorn hens. Henry ended up in the soup pot.
Get 6
@@carolb3122 many areas that did not allow livestock now do. My state capital allows 2 chickens per person in household
I've had Buff Orpingtons once... and fell in love with them! Even the roosters are gentle!
Your "dark shade" comment reminds me of something...
I built a chicken tractor out of 2x2's with 2x4's as a base against the ground. Just a basic 8'x8', with 18" high walls, then topped with "trusses" to make a ridge 6' high. One roost across from side to side, and another roost running overhead under the peak gives plenty of stability to the coop. (A diagonal support from one end up to the overhead roost helps, too.) Put a door on one end.
I covered the whole thing with wire. Chicken wire on the ends and sides, and 2"x4" utility fencing over the roof, for strength. Find a DARK tarp to cover over the roof and down both sides to the ground. Very rainy or winter weather will require plastic over the ends, but don't make it too tight against the wind. Be sure to leave plenty of air flow... or your chickens may get pneumonia!
Now the fun part: attach a strong gauge wire to two corners, looped long enough to pull the structure over the grass. Thread it through a section of old garden hose, to make it easy on the hands. A nail placed just right to hang the wire on, keeps it up out of the way.
This chicken tractor is very lightweight and easy to move daily. And the eggs from such "pastured hens" (ala Joel Salatin) are out of this world! The chickens daily run to gobble down huge amounts of fresh green grass every time they're moved... especially if you move them about daybreak. And this makes the egg yolks darker than usual.
I bought 3 buff orpington chicks and 2 chocolate orpington chicks 3 days ago from tractor supply. I'm excited to see them full grown
You have such peace and softness about you. These animals are definitely cared and loved ❤️ thank you for teaching me new things 🙂
My Orpington is the smallest and is always getting picked on by our austrolorp. Our Orpington is the sweetest chicken and once almost got a heat stroke. Luckily we watched Beckys video about it and she survived! Owe you a lot Becky! 😉
I don't even have a chicken or hens and here i am watching and loving your videos.
We are in a big Canadian city (Toronto) which has had a pilot program for 3 years to allow certain parts of town to have up to 4 chickens/NO roosters. The program is set to end this month but maybe it will continue and even expand. So your advice is timely, Becky! Cluck, cluck, and lots of love to you!
Our small town allows seven, but the by=law guy plays into the "noise" by[law to prohibit roosters. I have those fighting game cocks in LA and they rarely crow. I need one of them.
You seem like such a sweetheart Becky, thank you so much for your farming wisdom for noobs like me. This topic was exactly what I needed wanting a couple chickens but living in a rural area not wanting the complaints. In fact, when I told my neighbors I was thinking of getting some chickens they gave me that OMG look. I live in a temp Zone 9 Southern California and it sounds like you are in Florida so I'm going to take your advice and to with three black australorps. Hopefully I can find someone somewhat nearby to purchase them from but wanted to thank you for you advice.
I just have a few things i do different, my hens are free range, however i recommend hardware cloth as opposed to any other fencing. A bit pricier, but my hens are worth it. Also, if your going to keep your chickens in a coop, should be bigger and i personally would got to at least 4 ft as some chickens do like to fly or jump. Otherwise, you did a really sweet and wonderful thing for that lady and bless you so much for that. What a kind thing to do! The fact that you gently told her her coop was a hot mess was awesome!
This is my first time keeping chickens I have 2 Welsummers, 1 Buff Orpington and 1 ISA Brown I love them so much and cannot wait until they start laying eggs
I keep 3 chickens, they all have names and are more like household pets. We eat the eggs, but I could not butcher them as I know each one as a little personality with it's own things it likes, it's unique habits and temperament.
leghorn hens are very quiet too. best eggs layers I've ever had.
Thank you Becky. Have a great week!
My purebred Lavender Ameracuanas are super silent. The rooster makes a few little peeps around 5 am, and thats it for the day. My neighbors keep a mixed easter egger flock and it sounds like a dramatic soap opera over there everyday.
Hahaha some chickens can be loud.
I love your homestead! It's beautiful. Your hand-built cabin is adorable!!
I love black austrolorp, hope to hatch some this month,so excited.
I love that you said both of these. I had pretty much decided on these two breeds for our first backyard chicken experience and this video just sold me completely
I have two backyard hens in rural Montana. A 2.5 year old black australorp and a 7-8 year old buff orpington. My buffy tends to prefer summer to winter but the black australorp looks more miserable on very warm days. But hot days are pretty numbered in the summer this far north. No, my coop isn’t shaded either. They’re happy birds and spend most of their days (when it’s above freezing outside) in my backyard. When they get warm on hot summer days they seek refuge under old parked cars. Buffy is a louder bird than my black australorp, she’s more prone to sing when it’s decent weather outside.
I LIKED THE VEDEO & I LIKED THE HONESTY THAT THIS LADY DISPLAYRD. I COULD EASILY BE HER FRIEND BECAUSE OF BOTHHER HONESTY & HER CARING FOR OTHERS, THAT IS WHY SHE MADE THIS VIDEO TO HELP OTHERS. I LIKE THAT !
Had the black and yes they are very good. Happy Epifany day Becky.
Thank you for this, I have wanted a couple of chickens for a long time but my 'strange' neighbour would complain ! after all, he comes out and shouts at the pigeons for 'coooing' so he would have a field day with chickens !!
some people cannot cope with the outside world, others are just bullies that are scared to bully people so they try animals...
Thank you for ll the information ... i am a first timer only because my grand-kids wanted pet chicks ... guess who end up taking care of them , yes Grand-pa. i been viewing some of your videos they are great .
I just got your book delivered in the mail, so excited & I feel I'm doing right by the chickens with this reference guide book..thanks so much Becky & God Bless you and your Family & Homestead!!
What about Silkies? I once had silky hens and they were adorable and quiet.
They are tiny, dont lay much eggs and brood a lot. The tiniest are also a bit weak in health. But If you want them for quiet company, And your climat isn't too extreme, yes they are sweet!
I have silkies.. absolutely love the dear little toads..🌺🌹
They are beautiful breeds. They don't lay much eggs but they are great pet birds
I have 6 poland bantams 4 eggs a week and reasonably small but great quiet hens with a cute afro
I like ALL the chickens. I remember my friend's rhode island red roosting in the tree outside her window in the dark night. I thought I saw that & couldn't believe my eyes, and I was 'hey!' 'There's a chicken in your tree!' Yes, she'd forgotten to go open the coop for the night. Chickens are amazing and resourceful. Funny your rooster crowing without making any noise! Lol. He was trying! ; ) (editing, I know, but funny!)
Oh, my... 🤣🤣🤣
"I'm going to tell you the two most quiet breeds there are..." and the first thing we see is a Guinea!
I can't stop laughing. 😆 🤣 😆
Great info to know!
Becky you look great in that top. Still waiting to move to my homestead. I can't wait to have my chickens. In the meantime I'm doing my homework
I love watching your chicken videos,thank you I find them very helpful 😘
Thank you! My chicks are 3 weeks And I can’t wait to see them grow up!
You are so sweet to share all this great info! I learned so much today! Thank you and God Bless!
That Buff Orpington reminds me of butterscotch pudding! I want a couple of them! Lovely bird.
Temper Hollow I love my buffs but I relly live them all
My too and first 2 hens were buffs and they have such neat personalities
I agree with your breed info. Silkies have been the quietest I've had. They do lay small eggs but I've had 5 eggs a week consistently on soy free organic feed with table scraps. They take extra care but are a great as a pet. You can even keep them as a house pet.
Silkies are adorable. ❤️
@Bea Smith How many chickens do you own to get five eggs a week?
@@marah7275 , each bird will give up to 5 eggs a week. I've found that only happens under ideal circumstances. Regular egg-chickens make 4 to 5 eggs normally. Silkies and those with better feathers produce less eggs to concentrate on feather production. My city chickens lay almost nothing due to environmental stress. With 3 city chickens, I get about 3-5 eggs total and have much more broody time.
I was going to ask about Silkies.
@@azpugmom5138 I'd be happy to answer any questions. Maybe if Becky wants to interview me or one of the more experienced Silkie breeders. I've done large mixed breed flocks focused on health and organics. I wasn't a professional Silkie breeder.
I have a Buff Orpington and a Light Brahma, and they're the quietest birds I've ever seen. They interact well, and they're good friends. The neighbors like them too.
Breed Choice is so critical! Thanks so much for sharing this info!
I love your videos Becky. Those Buff Orpingtons are gorgeous! They look so soft. I live in the desert in CA and my neighbors have chickens, but I really don't know how they survive our heat. We are over 100 degrees for many months. Brutal.
Thank you for the information.
Thanks for the advice! I’m getting little chicks this week!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🐥🐣😀
Thank you for your advice Becky!
Hey Becky. This is coming from a owner of 6 chickens in a small town in Canada.
Your information is so helpful, and will definitely help me in the future. Keep being such a inspirational person :)
Absolutely loved this video - and can’t wait to check out more of your content!
Looking into getting started with some chickens for our family and this was perfect for helping me decide on what breeds to go for 😊
Do more research ...this woman is very.opinionated and I disagree with her .
@@krismullen5255 I definitely did and ended up watching soooo many chicken videos from tons of backyard chicken farmers.
I ended up going with ISA Browns b/c they were easiest to find in my area.
They are great birds, super chill and loving with my kiddos
I agree. The two breeds we started with many years ago were the Black Austrilorp and the Buff Orpington . We still have Buffs today
Hi Becky, I live your videos, I just want to get more hens and more breeds every time I watch your videos. Gets me so motivated.
Great information Becky!
Hi Becky. I want you to give us a tour of your home. I am in Zambia and have come to appreciate your educative videos
This show is just going from strength to strength. So relaxing and informative.
I'm glad you like it☀️❤️☀️
@@BeckysHomestead I'm grateful to be a subscriber: your channel is a welcome ray of light.
I agree with you assessment of the two breeds. I have had the same experience with them.
Love your book!!! Recommended!!
When I was a little boy (forty some years ago), I always had some chicks in summer. Still would like to raise chicken. Love Becky videos.
Every summer my folks dropped off my sister and myself on my Aunt's farm and we stayed all summer. My main chore was taking care of the chickens. Loved them. Unfortunately, she also had the most evil guinea fowl, lol. Those were the days...
Thanks for the info
I just purchased the book. Thank you!!!!!
I have three australorps! Love them!
My silkies and buff orpingotns were definitely my quietest chickies 😁love your videos Becky!
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your time and work to help all us online. We have Zero Chickens at this time as we live in a HOA. But researching and daydreaming till we can move and get started. So I wanted to thank you and commend you on your enjoyable videos.
We have HOA but want to get quiet hens like these. Did you ever try?
Great info! Thank you Becky.
Thanks Becky...very helpful
Becky I love ur effort I love chicken am a Kenyan...chicken are my best birds
do you have instagram?
Another tip: position your run or tractor so they can't see you most of the time. If they're used to being let out to roam and they know you're around, they can get noisy / fussy like children demanding to be let free. Doesn't matter how nice you make it in there. All they know is LET ME OUT.
Love my birds but have almost bart simpson'd them a few times cause of the noise. Have noticed americaunas to be quiet as well.
Do you think a 3x3.5 ft coop is enough for 2 buffs & 2 serama bantam? It's 35" tall also...the run is 6x14 & 6ft high. Please help 🙏
@@floridagirl386 huge run! That's where they'll spend their time. Coop should be big enough 👍
@@aaronp4990 ahh thankyou so much!
I had 2 Black Australorps when my daughter was little. I loved them Agnus♥️ and Whitney♥️. My brother had Rhode Island Reds when we were little. Great Chickens.
This is very helpful,Thank you Becky!❤️❤️❤️
Thnx so much for sharing this😀🐤🐔💕
I love your videos! I learned a lot about chickens! Thanks
Your welcome, I'm glad you like them☀️❤️☀️
Ordered your book today!!!!
Cheers,
Bugs
Just 'found' you.... where have you been all my life! You are such a wonderful host and your experience is phenomenal.!
I had one who was always broody, had to cull her a month ago as she had a growth in her throat which was slowly starving her. She was in a bad way bless her.
Poor baby💔
I had to laugh when I saw your guinea. Talk about LOUD and obnoxious! The guineas were almost a "watch dog" for us. They always let us know when man or beast was prowling around. LOL
Excellent! 👍 Everyone needs to know about this! Thanks for sharing!!
Becky, what you said about the chickens sticking to their own breed is so right! I currently have 10 chicks, 3 different breeds all growing up together but the bantams are super clicky. The other breeds (Rode Island Red and Sussex) seem to be mixing quite well though.
Watching this with the subtitles on is hilarious!! 😂😂 80% of the words are wrong 🤦😆
Harpy87 A 😂
Thank you becky for your wonderful videos you are amazing
Thanks❤️💋
@@BeckysHomestead you well come
We finally got our nine little ladies outside into their coops and run. They still haven’t learned to go into their coops at dusk. I have to catch them and put the, in their coops. I sure hope they learn to do this on their own soon. I have three Black Australorps, three Buff Orpingtons and three Barred Rocks.
Buying your book now!👍
Love your videos Becky
Thank you☀️❤️☀️
Love your videos!!!
Thanks☀️❤️☀️
Always such good information!
Hey Becky, you are looking great! Happy new year to you and loved ones!
I love Rhode Island Reds They are so kind and smart 💖😍 I love brown eggs!
I have 5 breeds of chickens in my flock right now and overall my Rhode Island Reds are my favorite chicken. Excellent layers, friendly and pleasant to have around.
Mines a jerk. Never had a hen "flog" even though she doesent have a flog she still tries. If she doesent lay this year.... bye bye
I do too...love my Rhodes!
are they loud?
@@jrmikulec The reds i have are not loud. Their brown eggs are great
oh thats nice ill be getting a few buff Orpingtons
and a few barred rocks
Becky, I’m anticipating the arrival of my 6 chicks from My Pet Chicken. Your videos have helped me prepare for their arrival. Thank you so much.
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This winter I lost all my chickens because of predators, I had one 10 year old buff orp. I love the breed
My Easter Egger rooster is the first Roo I’ve had I can actually have near my
House and not on the other end of my acreage. There is such thing as a less noisy rooster but they all crow at some point. His hens are pretty quiet too. My Silkie rooster is fairly loud lol I think it also depends on the bird not just the breed
I agree with Becky on how racist chickens can be lol. They all fee safer together but tend to buddy up more with their own breed.
hey becky.. love your videos
Thanks☀️❤️☀️
Outstanding information....Thank for posting
This info helps me alot. Thanks very much!
Love the video. I must have gotten the two rotten Buffs because they were the most obnoxious chickens I ever had. Had to give them away. My two Barred Rocks are great. Raising an Isa Brown, a Delaware and a Gold Sexlink so I’m curious how they’ll do noise wise
I love you becky.
Looking good Becky!
I love your videos. Very informative!
Becky, this was the first video I watched from yours and I just felt in love to the way you explain things and show your love to the animals. You got a new fan. I have close neighbors and you helped me. Cheers!
Thanks i do have just 2 chickens. But different breeds. They get alone together ok. Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red.
If it is working, let it be☀️❤️☀️
Love watching your channel. Very informative 💖
Just found your channel. You rock. Ty for all the great videos