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11/19/11 at 12:52pm

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Hi everyone,
I was wondering which breeds of chickens get along with Rhode island reds. I have heard that they can be aggressive towards others so I don't know which ones. I want hens that lay medium-large eggs. Also, I think it would be cool to have a broody hen. I want a couple silkies but I'm afraid they will get picked on and maybe get killed. My Rhode island red rooster and 5 hens are very well behaved.
Thanks for any advice,
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11/19/11 at 1:52pm

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RIRs are a tough group. I would think some Buff Orps would be a good match. They look quite similar, but are bigger birds overall. Not much in the way of variation for eye candy purposes, but less likely to get picked on by a tough crowd because they are so similar in appearance to the original flock. BOs are also known to go broody. I know- I have a broody BO.

I think you were right to hesitate at getting silkies. RIRs are a spirited lot and I don't know that a silkie would stand a chance in such a group.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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11/20/11 at 5:30am

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I added a single Dom pullet to a flock of reds that consisted of 10 hens & one Roo. All I can say is wow what a nightmare. I should get some kind of award. I do not recommend ever doing this. It took many months for her to be accepted if it wasn't for the roo who totally protected her they probably would of killed her.The reds still mess with her but she is part of the flock & seems happy & lays alot of eggs. She's my favorite.

I'm out of eggs. But I know where some brown ones are. I now raise big Ol' Honkin' Bob Whites & Layed back Coturnix. Pray For Rain In Texas!

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11/20/11 at 6:10am

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We have 2 RIR and 2 BR they all get along great, but they were also raised as chicks together so that might make a difference.

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11/20/11 at 6:28am

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My RIR has always been first in the chain of command. The BR comes second, then the Wyandotte, Welsumer, Leghorn, Black Star, and EE. In that order tongue All but the Easter Egger lay medium/large sized light brown eggs. Welcome to BYC!