I'm on the search for some chicks, but I want to make sure the breeds I'm thinking about are compatible with each other. I want to start small, so I really only want to get 1 of each breed for a total of 4-6 chickens at most. I'm mainly selecting for egg color, but there are couple I'm thinking about getting because I really like the chicken.
I can search online for behavior of the different breeds, but I'm hoping for some practical, real-world advice from people who actually raise these birds. You guys are the experts! Also, it would be great to get some recommendations about which of the breeds I list below are best or worst to raise together. Thanks in advance!
These are the breeds I'm thinking about:
Ameraucana
Maran (Black Copper)
Wyandotte (Silver Laced)
Plymouth Rock/Barred Rock
Olive Egger (if I can find one)
Sebright (golden)
Silkie
--Chris in Pensacola
I can search online for behavior of the different breeds, but I'm hoping for some practical, real-world advice from people who actually raise these birds. You guys are the experts! Also, it would be great to get some recommendations about which of the breeds I list below are best or worst to raise together. Thanks in advance!
These are the breeds I'm thinking about:
Ameraucana
Maran (Black Copper)
Wyandotte (Silver Laced)
Plymouth Rock/Barred Rock
Olive Egger (if I can find one)
Sebright (golden)
Silkie
--Chris in Pensacola