Put them together?

[Cynthia 085]

Hi

I would like to know if I can have both Silkies and bantam cochins together in the same flock.

I recently picked up two regular size cochins for my friend and I really like them. They are so cute and very lovable and wold love to have some miniature ones with our silkies.

Is this possible?
I looked for an answer to this questions just browsing, but found no answer so I decided to post this question before even trying to get some.

Thanks

 

[Stiggy]

yes it is possible, Silkies are quite docile but since they are in an established flock, it shouldn't be a problem to add a few, as long as they are intergrated correctly. I have my silkies running with a couple of mutt hens, an Orpington cross and a faverolles cross boy and the size difference doesn't worry them at all.

 

[HumbleHen207]

Cochins are typically pretty mellow birds and would fit in nicely with silkies. Probably one of the better breeds to keep with silkies in my personal opinion.

 

[Cynthia 085]

Thank you very much for replying. I will see if I can get some.

The biggest silkie I have is @4months old. I think incorporating them at this time would be OK They are so young right now.

Both breeds as you mentioned are docile so I am glad I can have a few mixed in there.
Thank you!

Cynthia

 

[Cynthia 085]

Do you guys know where I can get bantam cochins here in Colorado? I live in Longmont and can't find any breeders.