Can banty chickens and large fowl peacefully co exist in the same coop

[Long Last Farm]

Does this work, or is there alot of fussing and fighting? Thanks for any replies! Pat

 

[happyhensny]

Works for me. I have LF Brahmas, Australorps, etc in with our banty Cochins, Ducks & Guineas. As long as your space is large enough, there should be no problems. Size of coop and run is key.

 

[minihorse927]

Works for me also. I always house my growing silkies with my big laying hens and the big ones pick on them for the first day or two and then they get over it. They duck peck them once and go on. They just are trying to establish "pecking" order when the new ones get thrown in.

 

[looptloop]

I've got 1 bantam cochin in with 6 full size gals. She does just fine, is a part of the flock. I do have several feeders and water out for them though, so that I know she gets her fair share of food.