* MY FIRST DUMB COOP QUESTION

[d.k]

* If you are raising different breeds or "grades" of chickens, do you have separate coops/quarters for EACH breed/grade??

 

[Wynette]

I think it all depends on if you're intending to sell hatching eggs. If so, you'll need to know the parentage of said eggs, and make sure you have a good roo-to-hen ratio to ensure fertility.

Other than for those reasons, I can't think of one good reason to separate, other than if you have a space issue.

 

[krcote]

I have 8 different breeds all in one coop.... however there is only 1 of each! I think as long as they are of similar size and decent temperment, go for it! Saves money that's for sure!

 

[ncCHICKS]

Are you breeding them? If so it depends on if you want mutts or purebreds. But no.

I have a EE, Dominique and a RIR in a coop together

 

[JennsPeeps]

I've got 3 standards (diff breeds) & a banty cochin all together. Happy girls!

 

[Jenski]

I agree with krcote in that size and temperament are important factors. If you have a breed that is laid back and easily picked on, you might not want them in with Mediterranean breeds, etc. I would be careful of putting banties in with large breeds unless I were sure the banties were safe.

And if time and money are not factors, you could make acres and acres of coops and runs, one for each different breed, or heck, you could even throw a different pen for each color of each breed! *sigh*

I have to go now. The Hatching Egg section is calling me.

 

[Macy]

I chose to keep some of my different breeds seperate. I did so more for space issues than anything else though.

I have my red sex-links, ameraucanas, white rocks and my light brahma roo in the largest coop. My black giants are in an old dog kennel that we modified for maximum safety.

One of my banty roo's is in a cage with a white rock hen but only because my husband felt that Speck needed a companion. Nevermind the fact that she's easily two, maybe three, times Speck's size.

I am working on seperating my golden sebrights from my buff orp hen and buff cochin roo.

And last but not least, poor Samson (my tiny banty roo) is all alone. I am looking now for a mate for him.

But like others have said, it just depends on your personal situation.

 

[d.k]

* Just trying to figure out a future coup arrangement. I may want to do at least one true to breed, not sure if banties are my thing. I like medium to big dogs, big orange tabby or black cats, and big goldfish and bunnies-- so, I"m thinking big chickens . . .

How big are dorkings??