what will get along with orps?

[oldbuzzard]

wow cat! i wish i could give you one of my buff babes. from what i have read they are the ones that get pushed around.

have you had a talk with her?

 

[Indiana hens]

I have Buffs, White rocks, Black jersey giants, Australorpes, Ameraucanas, Araucanas, Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds. All free-range together. I don't have any hens that get picked on. Watch out for the broody Buffs though; they can be a real firecracker! I did get rid of Brown Leghorns because they caused too much drama! Caused the Buffs to be jumpy one Buff flew through the coop window.

 

[oldbuzzard]

wowsounds like they get along if i add brahmas, i already have broody buffs. i think the would be good mothers!

 

[Indiana hens]

I know a girl that raves about the Brahmas. I am going to see if she has any hatching eggs or chicks; thanks for reminding me!

 

[oldbuzzard]

your welcome.

 

[cat]

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I named her after Buffy the vampire slayer and I think thats where we went wrong

I have taken on a trip to meet the oven but she knows I am bluffing... My husband reckons she just needs a rooster to put her in her place but we are terrified of getting a brood of demonic Orps!

 

[oldbuzzard]

i theatened mine too! they know i am a softie.

your husband is probably rightthat a rooster is the cure!

 

[PurpleChicken]

Since your Orps are your original flock you can add almost anything to
them. They are already established. Orps get along with anything
although my Buff Orp insists on living with the silkies. I think our Blue
Orp roo scares her.

 

[HorseFeathers]

We introduced a Buff Orp to the rest of our mixed-breed flock and she quickly became lead hen. I wouldn't really worry about it, especially if they were there first. If you are extremely worried some bantams would probably be a good idea.

 

[oldbuzzard]

good point purplechicken. i really want blues!