Various crosses

[James1690]

Hi any body ever hatched out speckled Sussex rooster X australorps or ss X rir were they any good as layers of good for the potthanks in advance

 

[Doc McCluckins]

I would think that cross would result in a dual purpose bird that would lay well and have enough size to be used for meat as well. I have had some hens of all of those breeds in the past though never crossed them.

 

[sourland]

I agree with Doc.

 

[James1690]

Thanks just running a bit of a mixed main pen at moment with ss rooster in with the girls thought about incubating some to see how they went

 

[RollTideChicken]

Yea do it. No telling what they'll look like or be like. Post some pics afterwards, I bet they'll be pretty.
I'm crossing Bielefelder with BO, Australorp, & RIR. Then prob cross from those mixes. I gotta guy who'll buy all my extras as often as I have them so I don't have to worry about unwanted roos and such.

 

[Doc McCluckins]

I have a Beilefelder roo in with my laying flock consisting of a golden laced Wyandotte, Naked Neck, Buff Cochin, Easter Egger and Black Copper Maran. I usually always have one try to go broody, I'm sure there would be some interesting babies out of that menagerie lol

 

[lazy gardener]

Absolutely, cross those birds! IMO, back yard mix birds make exceptional layers. Their hybrid vigor makes them strong and healthy. Breeding the best of your best will result in strong animals that produce well, and are well acclimated to your climate and your pathogens.

You might want to look at the "sex linked information" thread as you make plans for your flock's future.