opinions, please.

[Radine]

I think I've decided on the breeds I'd like to get, but I would love some input from experienced owners before I commit. Also I'm not sure if my choices are "okay". I was thinking of getting 1 or 2 Faverolles roosters, and 5 to 6 Sussex hens. Is it okay to mix breeds like that? Is it better to have just 1 roo or are 2 okay, as long as they are raised together. Would 2 Roos be to many for the half dozen hens I'm getting? Any imput would truely be appreciated. Thanks Ray

 

[@migocontodos~]

Ray,
You can "mix and match" anyway you like with chickens. They are flock animals and prfer to be part of a flock.
One roostre would be enough for 5 or 6 hens. If you decided to get 2 roos, they will be fine together for a long time but eventually one of them will establish himself as the alpha roo. Thus fighting and/or chasing will definitely be.
Enjoy your chickens!
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[Radine]

Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate it I'm off to find some chicks

 

[joanc]

I love the 2 Speckled Sussex girls I have. They are the most friendly and curious of all of my 26 chickens. I don't have experience with Faverolles.
I have the "Rainbow Assortment" from McMurray so I have about 6 or 7 different breeds. For the most part they get along ok though they do have their pecking order.

I have 2 cockerels for my 24 pullets and the Alpha is constantly chasing the Beta away from the girls. If I had fewer girls I probably would only have the one boy. I'm not trying to get fertilized eggs. I like to have the boys as security guards for free-ranging duty.

 

[chickbea]

One boy is plenty for six hens. Two will just cause a non-stop ruckus, and your girls will be constantly harrassed and jumped on.

 

[Kanchii]

I'd go with one boy, even though two roos will generally get along fine together, besides some dominance fighting. Plus your girls might get overbred, since 6 hens isn't much for 2 roos, so they could get a bit sore and bald