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[McKinneyMike]

Would we be better off with one of each breed or pairs(or more of the breeds we want). I don't think that we will maintain more than 6-8 birds (if that) as we are in an urban setting. We live in north Texas so the breeds have to be heat tolerant too.

 

[AvianEgo]

It shouldn't matter, especially it they are raised together.

 

[Kelsie2290]

If they are raised together generally they will get along together no matter the breed. But breeds with the same type of temperament often hang around together, so you might want to watch that you don't wind up with an odd man out. You might also want to watch things like polish tend to get their head feathers plucked by other breeds.