New this year with a Breeding question

[Coachvince]

I stated this spring with 5 black australoups lost 3 to a fox, added 4 more (2 months younger than the older 2). Just added a silver laced english orpington with black tail feathers (with beetle green) rooster. He is the same age as the 4 younger hens. I can't wait to see the offspring from this mix

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome to BYC!!
i’d love to see pictures of your flock. it’s nice to meet you

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Sorry about the loss of your chicks. If you need help to fox-proof your coop, we've got tons of articles and threads about that or just ask!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So sorry for your losses, predators are brutal. Good luck with your breeding projects, if you have any questions along the way, be sure to ask. Welcome to our community!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you with us in this poultry lovers community.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I look forward to seeing chicks from your breeding project!

 

[NatJ]

I stated this spring with 5 black australoups lost 3 to a fox, added 4 more (2 months younger than the older 2). Just added a silver laced english orpington with black tail feathers (with beetle green) rooster. He is the same age as the 4 younger hens. I can't wait to see the offspring from this mix

Crossing Silver Laced Orpington with Black Australorp should give black chicks, possibly with a few bits of silver leakage.

Breeding some daughters back to their Silver Laced father will give about 50% black chicks and 50% other color chicks (more-or-less Silver Laced, but probably the "lacing" will not look very tidy.)

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.