Different Breeds of Chickens Mix well? HELP

[Jane Crodd]

We have some easter Eggers, 1 Java, 2 Orpingtons and 2 roosters: Aseel and Cubalaya. The flap and fly about all the time. Is this something to worry about? Are any of these breeds considered vicious?

 

[biodarwin]

Aseel we're actually bred for cock fighting and tend to have a more aggressive disposition.

 

[Zoomie]

Welcome to BYC!

You can look up all these breeds on BYC, up at the very top on the tab that says "Reviews". Members here have reviewed many breeds and no doubt, many of these have been done. You can take a look there and learn many things.

Aside from that? 2 roosters will rarely get along real well, they will fight and try and take over the whole flock. Eventually they will work out who is boss and who is not; this is not to say that the second in command won't continually look for ways to cause trouble. This is just in their nature; they quite naturally want to be the one who fathers any potential chicks. Also, sometimes an individual chicken, regardless of breed, is just kind of feisty and not easy to get along with. Sometimes, if you are wanting peace and quiet, these feisty individuals have to go. They might work out OK in someone else's flock, or they might be the perfect dinner. Generally once they are gone, you wonder why you didn't do that long ago!

Only you will have the inside knowledge to know how this is going to work out best for you in your own unique situation. I hope you will have peace in your flock soon.

 

[aart]

We have some easter Eggers, 1 Java, 2 Orpingtons and 2 roosters: Aseel and Cubalaya. The flap and fly about all the time. Is this something to worry about? Are any of these breeds considered vicious?

Welcome to BYC!
What exactly does flapping and flying around mean?
Are they attacking each other?
2 males is often not a good idea, depending on a lot of things.

Knowing more about your goals for keeping chickens,
your flock size(numbers, ages, genders),
your coop(size in feet by feet with pics),
your climate/location(put it in your profile),
might offer clues to if there is a solvable problem.

 

[chickens really]

Orpington and EEs are Docile breeds, meaning they generally get along with others and handle Coop/Run life better than other certain breeds..Certain breeds are know to be more aggressive and don't handle confinement as well..Also can bully the less aggressive Chickens..
I only Have Brahma/Ameruacana, Orpington and one Silkie cross...Two Roosters could be an issue...

 

[andreanar]

If you do not have enough hens for 2 roo's, the roo's could be spending the day chasing the pullets around for a little "whoopee".

 

[Ridgerunner]

Jane, how old are they? Are you dealing with chicks, pullets and cockerels, or grown roosters and hens? Age can be very important in behaviors.

What does that look like? Are they fighting or playing? Is this all of them or just the males? Sometimes my grown chickens will flap and run just because it's fun. Younger chickens tend to do that more often. The more you can tell us about them the more likely we are to give you good advice.

Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us.

 

[sourland]

Aseel and Cubalaya can be aggressive. It may be a fight to the death if both are cockerels/roosters.