Newbie question about mixing breeds

[Sundayknight]

Hi all, I have been lurking for a while and am getting serious about taking the plunge to start raising chickens. I think this is a great site with a lot of really useful info. I was hoping to start with 3-4 chicks and see how that works out and possibly add another couple at a later date. The max we would want is 5-6. The question I have for tonight is about mixing breeds. If we start with 3, is there any reason for or against getting 3 separate breeds? My daughter wants a australorp, my son wants a easter egger, and the wife wants a buff orpington. I hope i got those all right. Anyway is it ok to get only one of each? or do they all need to be with others of their own kind? I hope this question makes sense. Also if I posted in the wrong area I apologize in advance.
Thanks in advance , and i'm sure I will have more questions as i try to learn more.

 

[Southernbelle]

Nope, not a problem at all. I love a mixed flock of different breeds and colors and getting all the same type would be really boring! Go ahead and get those chicks!

 

[Sundayknight]

Wow, Super fast reply! Thanks a bunch, that will definitely make my kids happy to hear that. They are looking forward to being able to each pick out their own chick.

 

[newchicksnducks]

Go for the mixed breed flock...it's really neat to see all those different colored feathers out in the yard!

But try not to get different ages...not more than a few days apart in age. You CAN integrate them, and since you'll have just a few, it may not be too difficult. I have 15 chickens at 3 different ages (18 weeks, 13 weeks and 10 weeks...it's just a bit harder to raise them when they are at different stages.