Mixing polish with others

[Chigguns]

Is it feasible to add polish hens to a flock with other breeds without injury? I have plenty of run space so crowding should not be an issue, I plan on ordering 6 (hopefully at least 2 being hens). I will be raising them with ameraucana chicks then later integrate with my established flock.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

As long as they aren't crowded or raised with more assertive breeds you should be okay. I have a bunch here and they are doing fine, well except being in the way because they don't see me coming.

You do have to watch as the crest feathers come in. Sometimes the feather sheaths stay on the feathers which allows them to fall over and expose the skin on the head which can be a target. Either gently work them off, or do as I do and trim the crests short if necessary. I on and off trim crests on mine depending on how the bird is doing.