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That's the part that my fair's to blame for. There are only so many classes. White egg production, brown egg production, market, and breeding. Breeding class requires a pen of two females and one male.

It's not too much of a worry about hatching, but I would just prefer a flock clear of mating, because, as you also said, it can damage the feathering, and Brahmas and Cochin are heavy birds. If I do try to get Brahmas or Cochins, it would be next year at earliest.

Thanks! I'm not sure about keeping them separated; I'm already short on room and have 13 other hens. If I do get a male, I think I might sell him at auction, but I'm not sure.

I really want to get a breed from the Asiatic class, particularly Brahmas or Cochins, and I want to show them in my county fair. I know that Brahmas nor Cochins are fantastic egg layers, so I wouldn't do well in the egg-laying category. So, my best option would be a breeding pen, and since I...