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[paintwife]

Hello from Northern Michigan!
I am currently building a cute coop to house a few hens next spring. The way we do things around here I figured we better start the coop now so it will be finished in time.
I've had laying hens in the past (comets) but would like to get a mixture this time. Ideally I'd like to get a barred rock, a buff orpington, a silver wyandotte and an EE for my grandson. Am I being silly wanting 4 different varieties? Do you for see any problems with these? Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, paintwife, and

! Great to have you with us! No problem with those breeds or with mixing them - particularly if you get them as chicks. I have 18 hens made up of 13 different breeds - everyone gets along well. Good luck to you!

 

[Roxannemc]

Hello from Northern Michigan!
I am currently building a cute coop to house a few hens next spring. The way we do things around here I figured we better start the coop now so it will be finished in time.
I've had laying hens in the past (comets) but would like to get a mixture this time. Ideally I'd like to get a barred rock, a buff orpington, a silver wyandotte and an EE for my grandson. Am I being silly wanting 4 different varieties? Do you for see any problems with these? Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.

HELLO from Missouri

Glad you could join us!Sounds like all good layers to me and believe me its addicting.Most of us here have more breeds than one for SURE

 

[sourland]

Plan and prepare in advance, and then get the birds. I applaud you for using the rational approach. Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your flock (once they arrive.)

 

[scguy]

I have 9 different breeds and different ages.

 

[Crooked-Creek]

Howdy from Texas, we raise Dominique's, Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Buff Orpington's, Black Orpington's and Cochin. The Hens all get along great, but the Roosters don't much like each other. LoL!!! Good Luck and Post some Pic's of your Coop.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[gladahmae]

Wecome! be sure to check out the Michigan Thread. Great group of people, and a way to possibly find birds other than tractor supply or craigslist.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/697050/michigan-thread-all-are-welcome

 

[dadsdeercamp]

from MN you will find BYC to be a blast