Sebrights and Standards

[chickencutie]

I have the opportunity to get 2 adult sebright hens, which is a breed I’ve always wanted but have never had. I currently have a flock of three adult hens- buff Orpington, speckled Sussex, and Easter egger. I highly doubt the Orpington will do anything, she’s too much of a sweetheart. My concern is the EE, who bullies the buff, and the Sussex, whom I’ve never seen her be aggressive but I’ve never seen her around bantams. My question is- is it possible to house the bantams and the standards together? The run is 10x10 and they also get daily supervised free range time. My understanding is it’s usually a bad idea to try to house those sizes together, but I did have a Hamburg who was significantly smaller than the other three but was definitely in charge. She recently passed away and I want another bird with her similar large personality.

 

[DobieLover]

I have the opportunity to get 2 adult sebright hens, which is a breed I’ve always wanted but have never had. I currently have a flock of three adult hens- buff Orpington, speckled Sussex, and Easter egger. I highly doubt the Orpington will do anything, she’s too much of a sweetheart. My concern is the EE, who bullies the buff, and the Sussex, whom I’ve never seen her be aggressive but I’ve never seen her around bantams. My question is- is it possible to house the bantams and the standards together? The run is 10x10 and they also get daily supervised free range time. My understanding is it’s usually a bad idea to try to house those sizes together, but I did have a Hamburg who was significantly smaller than the other three but was definitely in charge. She recently passed away and I want another bird with her similar large personality.

I have 3 Sebrights and 2 d'Uccles in a flock of 20 LF chickens of varying breeds. The bantams do just fine with them. None of them are the bottom of the pecking order.
I recommend you have lots of perches and things to hide behind when you start integration after 30 day quarantine if you decide to get them.
How large is your coop and how much roost length do you have?

 

[chickencutie]

I have 3 Sebrights and 2 d'Uccles in a flock of 20 LF chickens of varying breeds. The bantams do just fine with them. None of them are the bottom of the pecking order.
I recommend you have lots of perches and things to hide behind when you start integration after 30 day quarantine if you decide to get them.
How large is your coop and how much roost length do you have?

It’s a 6 foot long roost bar, I can easily add more perching if necessary.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you already have bullying issues, adding new birds may only complicate things. Hard to say, as every flock is different and only you know how well they get along/don't get along. Just something to consider.

 

[Iveta]

I have 3 Sebrights and 2 d'Uccles in a flock of 20 LF chickens of varying breeds. The bantams do just fine with them. None of them are the bottom of the pecking order.
I recommend you have lots of perches and things to hide behind when you start integration after 30 day quarantine if you decide to get them.
How large is your coop and how much roost length do you have?

I have my bantam sit with me when I eat and have food with me. Broody hen and duck below the couch waiting for the food after my chicken is done eating for the lettuce and watermelon or have chicken feed and water freely on their level. They want the nice stuff and sit around in remarkably trainable position! I got it through to them - no food if I hear the little one scream ; no scream gets neglected ; I teach them to look around when they eat too- did everyone eat? Actually the ducks respond to the guilt trips so much better! Real home makers so they are trainable. They just need to make it their own habit