Delaware cross ?

[dadof4]

I know it is not a pure thing but.... I have a Delaware roo that is very lonely. I was thinking of putting in one of my girls with him to keep him company. If I do, and I decide to hatch, who should I use? His options are a barred rock, an orp or a SL wyandotte. Any coments help or previous experience would get a big thanks.

 

[The Poultry Peanut]

I think you do what you want to do or if he has a favorite hen you can use her. Me personally I would cross him with an orbington as that would be an intresting bird

good luck!

 

[seriousbill]

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It doesn't matter which hen you choose, since the chicks will be a cross. But, I will warn you that, generally speaking, Delaware roos are vigorous breeders, and if you put only one hen in with him, he may wear out the feathers on her back. Just FYI.

 

[ging3rhoffman]

I would put one of each in with him and take a couple of eggs from each hen to hatch