Mixing breeds?

[ForTheLoveOfFarming]

Hi! I have 3 Barred Rocks and 3 Rhode Island Reds. I want to get 3 Ameraucanas and 3 Buff Orpingtons as well. Does anyone know if it's ok to mix these breeds?

 

[Spartan22]

All what you’ve mentioned are in my flock and they’re all doing ok coexisting. I got 3 Barreds, 7 RIR, 7 Ameraucanas and couple of buffs and 10 other more breeds and they’re good as long as you have plenty of room and introduce them in timely manner.

 

[DaviJones]

I don't see why not as long as they're properly integrated. Go right ahead! I absolutely love my two Orps and Easter Egger!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Do make sure you have enough room in your coop and run. The two breeds you currently have can be bullies. As DaviJones said, take care integrating.

 

[ForTheLoveOfFarming]

Thanks everyone! They are still week old chicks at this point! I'm just starting out. We live on a medium-sized old farm from the 20's that hasn't been in use since the 80's. We are fixing them up a barn and fenced in small area and then going to introduce them to a fenced in larger area after they get used to the small area and know where to nest so we don't have to go on a Easter Egg hunt every day! Haha So eventually they will have enough space you can technically call them free-range during the day but will have a good sized safe place at night, too.