That's why we have a mixed flock now. I was really wanting RIR but couldn't find any and didn't want to wait for mail orders ( was still 2 months out). So now we have 5 different breeds and still no reds...oh well. I love my babies. They are so sweet🥰
My husband thinks it would be better since we are planning on breeding. Right now the breeding would just be for us to renew our flock and freezer as needed. Just gonna let the chickens do the natural thing and reproduce as they see fit. I don't mind having mutts but he wants pure breeds in case...
So we currently have barred rocks, buff orpingtons, Easter eggers, silver laced Wyandottes, and guineas. But now my husband is thinking maybe we should only keep 1 breed around. We plan on using them as dual purpose. We want the eggs but eventually they will all end up dinner. So not a problem...