Opinions please

[True Patriot]

Different breeds is fine, as you see we almost all do it. I have 8 birds, 5 different breeds. As a general guide, try not to mix drastically different sizes, it can lead to bullying. Same for having an odd ball. Keeping a fancy breed with others can also lead to being picked on. Chickens don't mate in pairs. One rooster for every 3-5 hens is a good starting point. Too many roosters will lead to fights.

 

[Harley Chick]

We too have all different breeds. Started out with 4, then added one more then of course she was lonely so we got her a friend. They all have their own personalities.....its comical.

 

[Shorty22366]

I have all different breeds and love to see and watch their comical antics.

 

[RookieChickyMom]

I thought it would nice if I had four different ones to see their different characteristics

I did that. I wanted chickens my 3 year-old could interact with and also lots of colors in our egg basket they're still young but it's going great so far