Should I add a brahma hen to my flock?

[FlockOfBrunettes]

I want to have a brahma chicken. But some questions; 1. Will she do okay on my flock, because I have a flock of rhode island reds only, I'm worried that she'll not get along with them. 2. Don't they need extra care for their feathered feet? And also It gets muddy in my area, because it rains almost every morning. (Actually, I can get that brahma chicken anytime, because the farm is just like 5 minutes away from me, and it's for free too. But i just want to make sure that I will not regret getting it.)

 

[Blue Raptor]

I want to have a brahma chicken. But some questions; 1. Will she do okay on my flock, because I have a flock of rhode island reds only, I'm worried that she'll not get along with them. 2. Don't they need extra care for their feathered feet? And also It gets muddy in my area, because it rains almost every morning. (Actually, I can get that brahma chicken anytime, because the farm is just like 5 minutes away from me, and it's for free too. But i just want to make sure that I will not regret getting it.)

Welcome to BYC!! How old are the chick and RIRs?

 

[Egg Snatcher]

I want to have a brahma chicken. But some questions; 1. Will she do okay on my flock, because I have a flock of rhode island reds only, I'm worried that she'll not get along with them. 2. Don't they need extra care for their feathered feet? And also It gets muddy in my area, because it rains almost every morning. (Actually, I can get that brahma chicken anytime, because the farm is just like 5 minutes away from me, and it's for free too. But i just want to make sure that I will not regret getting it.)

She’ll be fine with you RIRs and they don’t need extra care for their feathered feet.

 

[FlockOfBrunettes]

Welcome to BYC!! How old are the chick and RIRs?

Thanks! Both are 3 months old.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Thanks! Both are 3 months old.

Then they should be fine together. Just keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t hurt each other.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I wouldn't add just one, of any breed. Is it possible for you to add two? One single will probably always be shunned and lonely. As far as the feet, it isn't too hard to keep mud from building up, but it does take a little dedication.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

You should be fine getting her. The only extra care you need for the feathered feet is to be much more vigilant about inspecting for scaly leg mites.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[sourland]

Expect some fighting as new/different birds must make their place in the pecking order.