1. Feb 9, 2012 #1
   

   AAJ Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I am planning on getting 2 buff orpingtons, 2 americanas, 2 rhode island, and I already have 2 silkies. Do you think that this flock will get along? Also what rooster should I get Americana or Buff Orpington? I do not want a silkie or rhode island red rooster..

    
3. Feb 10, 2012 #2
   

   Judy Moderator Staff Member

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   Probably, and whatever rooster you want. They're individuals so there's no certain answer. Your chances are always better if they are raised together, or you gradually introduce them to each other. Some people have more trouble keeping Silkies with large fowl than others do. Here's a good article about this:
   
   https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

    
5. Feb 10, 2012 #3
   

   teach1rusl Love My Chickens

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   Assuming you have your silkie hens in with your LF girls, I'd look for a smaller breed roost (not necessarily a bantam, although that wouldn't hurt). I would worry about a really big rooster mounting small silkie hens - which isn't always a problem with mature, mannerly roos. But if you get a young, hormonal one it could be a problem.

    

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