3 breeds to make everyone happy?

[crazychicken]

Hey I think that having a back up roo is a good Idea but when they reach maturity I would rehome not cull or cook the extras someone is bound to want them. three roosters to 39 hens will be just fine so if you keep a leghorn roo a silkie roo and an Australorp roo will be just fine and I must say that they are probably some of the best chickens.

I envy you as of now I have room for only five chickens it is agony

 

[jay1995]

Silkies are great I have five and they are the best. Goodluck.

 

[cmom]

I agree with the other posts. In my opinion it's whatever breeds you want.
Here is a great reference book, Gail Damerow's 'Storey's Guide to Chickens' is an excellent guide, as well as this web site. This site is an excellent source of information.

Also here are some of my favorite sites and good info.
Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKPoultryPage.html
http://www.mypetchicken.com/aboutChickens.aspx
https://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart