Which roo to keep in mixed young flock

[MamaLou]

Hello BYC Peeps! Long time reader and first time poster here, looking for some advice.

After going without chickens for about a year (our two old-aged Javas lived a good long life until finally succumbing to a predator attack last year), we've finally returned to the world of chickens with some new young stock. Purchased before they were sexed, we have seven total: 3 Splash Americaunas (2 pullets and a cockerel), 2 Wyandottes (one black laced pullet and one blue laced cockerel) and 2 Orpingtons (one black cockerel and one lav hen). We would like to keep just one roo and re-home the other two. I don't know which cockerel to keep! The Americauna, the BLRW or the black Orp?

My three year old son is especially fond of "the black one" (the Orp) and he has a name already, so I am leaning towards keeping dear "Plucky"; but I hate to see that beautiful BLRW cockerel go. Also, with a mixed flock such as this, are there any advantages to a roo of one particular breed over the others in terms of the social mix? Breeding? I don't plan to do much breeding; but when a hen goes broody, I'd like to let her do her thing. I don't mind mixed breed chickens at all.

Thank you,
MamaLou

 

[bloonskiller911]

I say pick the one you like best with the best temperament

 

[20736]

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[MamaLou]

Thank you! Do you think we could be successful keeping two roos? The Black Orpington and the BLRW? I've heard of some roos getting along and both breeds have a good rep for being friendly (although I've heard a couple of stories of Wyandotte hostility, it seems rare).

 

[bloonskiller911]

you might be able to but I wouldn't suggest it. roosters need their own hens and a usual number is about 15 per rooster. I think you would ending up with some fighting boys.

 

[MamaLou]

I guess we'll keep the black orp. Anyone want a pretty Wyandotte or a splash Ameraucana cockerel?

 

[roostersandhens]

Can I see a picture of the 2 roosters? Oh and where do you live depending where I might be able to take one. If u live near me I will still need to think about it. I dont know if I have enough hens for another rooster.