Who has one and only one breed?

[onthespot]

seeeee??? It's not just me....

 

[BantyHugger]

We STARTED with one breed, RIR. Now our flock is dominantly Barred Rock.

 

[PamsPride]

I have only ONE breed!! Black Jersey Giants!!
http://pamspride.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-jersey-giants.html

 

[BJ]

My goal is to have one breed. I currently have 3 orpingtons and 1 bantam. The bantam is the sole survivor from another flock. I researched the orpingtons for the best breed to get along with my bantam. My experience with mixed flocks has not been good. I think all one breed gets along better and presents fewer problems. In the future, I will always try to have one breed only.

 

[birdsofparadise]

I have a flock (30) of EEs that I adore, but recently Spangled Orloffʻs have caught my attention. Since they lay tinted eggs, what will they do if bred by my EE roos? I hate to pollute the gene pool, but they are physically similar. Also, does anyone have any thoughts on selecting or de-selecting rumpie EEʻs for breeding?

 

[legacyln]

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Do you think it is a size thing? I have a couple different breeds that get along fine, but they're hens that are all pretty much the same size.

 

[BJ]

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Do you think it is a size thing? I have a couple different breeds that get along fine, but they're hens that are all pretty much the same size.

I think different breeds have different personalities and they are not all compatible. I have had some really nasty bantams, so I don't think it is necessarily a "size" thing. I think if you plan to mix breeds, then do research on temperaments.

 

[Mahonri]

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What EXACTLY did you get with your Ornamental Layer Collection?

 

[Mahonri]

I'm looking to go to one breed only.

Blue Wheaten Ameraucana

 

[sundance]

I have only l breed, RIR's and very happy with just the one kind. I get plenty of eggs, nice brown one's that some people think are better than white. 1 RIR roo who is really KING O THE WALK, He runs my Great Dane from the chicken run to the house, also the pitt. I guess I just have " chicken dogs"

marrie