I'm ordering my first chicks- should they all be the same breed?

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined. I like to mix it up as well.

 

[Desert Rooster]

Hello

from Hesperia,CA and

it would be a good idea to get different breeds

 

[ChiknMama]

Variety is the spice of life

We ordered 3 chicks and each is a different breed...can't wait

Our chicks are an Easter Egger, Buff Orpington and a Black Australorp...let the fun begin

 

[Jferlisi]

HI there from menifee Ca and

, I vote to get a mix 1 or 2 of each, I have 15 and i dont have more than 2 of each breed BTW i love buff brahma's they are so beautiful, i cant wait till i can get some for myself I have silver brahma's and the are amazing. They are starting to become my favorites of all my birds, SHHHH dont tell the others.

 

[Noncentzter]

I agree with everyone else: mix'em up! All those colors in the coop or out in the yard is just gorgeous!

 

[3chimama]

Personally I like to have a colorful basket...dark, light brown, blue and green eggs!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana Yep get a mixture!!

 

[Country Heart]

Quote:
Chicken math - is only the beginning.

Welcome to the club!

 

[flowerhippie]

Hello, I have had many breeds although, every breed lays different cycles and the best way is to use the breed index on the home page. This will give you a idea of what laying pattern you will get from your hens, I tried all of the different breeds although cost effective I needed a hen that could give me a egg everyday! I did not want to waste any more money on a chicken to have for the hen house that would molt and quit when the fall starts to get dark. This year I went with the Black Australorps they will deliver a egg 365 days a year. the whyandotte, sex link, leghorn, are to name a few that are dependable and conserve on feed rations. These days a dollar dose not go far and every egg counts. We love eggnog in the winter. Hope you have a loveable day with your new chirpies. Fondly flowerhippie