Can someone please help me identify the breed? I'm still new at this

[redrooster99]

yeah i think two of the same breed stick together more

 

[craftiekids]

They do stick together. But my flock is 2 Brahmas, 2 RReds, 2 Red sexlink, 1 Silkie, 1 Bantam Rooster and 1 Peking duck, 1 Cinnamon duck and 1 Mascovy Duck.

I've seen the two Brahmas stay together a lot. the 2 RReds together and even nest together. All the ducks sort of follow each other and chase after our chickens cause the chickens are faster. They seem to run around in a loose bunch all together most of the time.
Here are Gladys and her sister Henrietta together in their favorite nest, my front porch flower pot. Note the marigolds growing all around them! Susie Q

 

[craftiekids]

In fact when I found BYC and joined it's been a fantastic resource for any and all questions. Even my crazier ones! I sure don't know everything even though I've had chickens since I was little. My mother had a small flock and I love seeing my twins grabbing eggs off the lawn just like I did when I was their age. There is always something to learn and something cool and interesting about our feathered family members!

 

[redrooster99]

people who dont have chickens under estimate them.

 

[senorita05]

Ok so to my understanding I should have at least 3 hens for my rooster to avoid balding. Breed does not really matter, just something that will do well in my climate. However same breeds tend to stick together. And they should be 4-5 months old so the older hen or rooster doesn't attack them.
Is that correct?

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Ok so to my understanding I should have at least 3 hens for my rooster to avoid balding. Breed does not really matter, just something that will do well in my climate. However same breeds tend to stick together. And they should be 4-5 months old so the older hen or rooster doesn't attack them.
Is that correct?

yep, if you rooster is very active you may have to add more. It is just one of those wait and see things. As far as the same breeds sticking together, well mine don't do that.

 

[craftiekids]

Your right! My chickens all stick together but they're all different breeds, even the ducks hang out with them. It's a flocking thing....

Susie Q

 

[Chicka and Co]

I think you're correct on the breeds. As for the laying, I think she's not too far off. Her comb will become bigger and redder though when she's ready.

 

[redrooster99]

 

[craftiekids]

BYC is the greatest place to find useful info on chicken behavior but Fantastic for finding Poultry Obsessed People! This comes from personal experience! I've been sick in bed with a bad cold for 2 days and I'm still Poking around BYC! Holy Cow, I'm exhibiting Typical Flocking Behaviors!

Susie Q