Breeding RIR question

[ice329]

I hatched a few nice RIR chicks, several roosters and several pullets. I gave a few of each away and kept back, 5 RIR pullets and 1 RIR Rooster chick.. I also have one EE pullet. I kept the Rooster but I prob wont keep him. I am wondering what breed of rooster would make a interesting hybrid type breeding. I really would like a differnt breed then the RIR pullets to keep the COI at 0. Not a real agressive rooster. Egg color of the ofspring is not a concern any color would be fine. Any good interesting ideas? Thanks

 

[Flippacase]

silkie!

 

[ice329]

Thanks Flip but I dont think a Silkie.... hehhe I still have to keep him here...hehhe prob would be interesting hope someone trys it.

 

[ice329]

bump

 

[greathorse]

COI?????????????? What has happened to complete words and sentences. I can tell you that any laced bird will give you some color variations that are pretty cool.

Not sure why you wouldnt keep the RIR breed going?

 

[JamesA]

Breeds the RIR pullets to a Delaware rooster and you will get some sex-link laying machines.

 

[ice329]

COI is coefficiant of inbreeding... The rooster I have might / could be a brother. I just kinda want my own homemade type at my place.. I guess I was just looking to make something cool yet still productive.

 

[cedar post]

Wyandotte rooster would work and get some cool colors.

 

[ice329]

I like both those ideas Wyandotte or a Delaware. I think the Delaware/RIR might make some cool looking birds Hummm

 

[Freeholder]

If you are going to choose one of those two breeds, and live in a cold climate, I'd go with the Wyandotte for the rose combs -- less likely to get frost-bite.

Kathleen