What other chickens mix well with buff orpingtons? (B.O. roo too)

[redfeather]

haha, so unrelated... but I just had to mention that my shih tzu x yorkie puppy is named Cashew! (some of my other dogs are named Sage, Thyme, Jasmine and Nutmeg!)

 

[sben451]

My first chickens were Silkies (from a neighbor who helped with a school hatching project). My next breed was Buff Orpingtons. They got along just fine. I have since built more pens and runs, but my Silkies (8--including 3 roos) get along with Buffs and my Welsummer hens. I have found that I can usually transition my youngsters (Buffs, EE's, Wellsummers, mutts) from the brooder to the Silkie pen without problems. Just keep an eye on everyone at first.

 

[france]

In my case it was the BO causing all the issues. See below - I have a mix of breeds. Last spring I had a mix of naked hens thanks to one of the BO's. Not one of my EE's had a muff, just naked necks. My polish had half their poufs. My other BO had strips of feathers removed from her neck. My rooster was literally hen pecked. I had to remove my 2 silkie hens last winter because one was seriously hurt. That BO died this summer of unknown causes. (like we were upset - not) I only have one BO left and she lives happily with all the rest. And now that they are done molting my chickens all look like normal chickens again.