Adding additional Chickens

[Kendra10]

Hi everyone!
I was recently given a small family of birds from a lady who was moving away. I have two roosters (the lady had said they were all raised together and raised by older birds and have developed a very healthy relationship. When I went to pick them up there were 12 roosters and only one hen. All were in together and nobody had a scratch!) I also have a hen and three chicks!

Upon posting in the gender and breed forum (thank you to everyone who gave me insight it was very helpful and appreciated!!) it is thought the hen, babies and one roosters are likely Easter Egger mixes (the rooster may have Maran in him) the other young rooster is thought to be a silkie mix.

I would like to eventually add some more chickens to my flock. I really enjoy the idea of the coloured eggs but I would also like to pick chickens that are right for my environment.

I have a horse farm in Nova Scotia Canada. It gets cold in the winters and warm in the summers. I would like chickens that are hardy, preferably friendly, but also protective against predators.

Any suggestions on what breeds would be a best fit, how to properly introduce new chickens, age of chickens I should add and amount would be greatly appreciated! This forum has been a live saver in starting my first little flock! Thank you everyone for all you friendly advice and for making me feel welcome.

Also if I posted this in the wrong thread I do apologize and will move it right away!
I have some attached some pictures of the family

 

[Rysktal]

Hi from PEI!

 

[Mrs. K]

What are your measurements of the coop and run. In the north, the short days of winter, mean a long time on the roost at night. You probably want birds with smaller combs, the easter eggers are generally like that.

Like size chickens help too.

Good luck

 

[Trogdor]

I just recently added some Chantecler pullets, they are said to be cold hardy and dual purpose. They were developed for Canadian climate by a monk Oka Quebec. Perhaps there is someone with them in your area.

Best of luck with the flock!