different breeds

We currently have 3 pekin females, and would like to add some variety to our yard. I would like to get 2 of each of these breeds: Cayuga, Khaki Campbell, Blue Swedish. Also, eventually Welsh Harlequin. My question is, what should I plan on for a male/female ratio? Do I get a M/F pair in each...

Hi, We have one big rooster and its two hens. We incubated eggs and now have 6 chicks which are two months old. And then bought 11 more chicks (3 legbars and 8 polis- that are now a month old-so different breeds) we keep them all free ranging in the garden. The babies are normally in a run...

Hi, last monday i hatched out a black rock x silkie. We are judging it’s a he from the defined comb and way he struts around aulready. We did have 12 eggs but the broody decided she was bored of them and we were left with 4 that hadn’t been mauled. 2 pipped internally but unfortunately nothing...

I'm new to this site, but not new to raising chickens. When my kids were younger, we raised chickens for 4H. Now that I'm an empty-nester, I've decided to fill it back up! I have 10 Orpington chicks, Lavender and Buff, 4 Australorp pullets, and either a Cuckoo Maran or a Barred Rock (who was...