Advice on adding to flock/mixing breeds

[donrae]

Agree with everyone else who responded. I think a mixed flock is great. I love the variety, and being able to tell the birds apart easily is good, also!

All those breeds should do well for you, and be nice egg producers as well.

 

[aart]

Thank you for the tip on putting a zip tie on the legs. I can tell them apart by their combs. It's just the kids who can't, but this should help them.

I'm a big fan of the zipties, here's some tips on using them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/leg-banding-with-zipties