Will these chickens get along?

[NalaLana000]

I bought some chickens from Meyer earlier this year, and I'm thinking of ordering some more next
year. I was thinking of getting 6 regular chickens to add to my existing flock for eggs. I was also thinking of getting 2 polish chickens and a Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhaubens to keep in a separate coop that is closer to my house. I heard it can be extra hard to integrate polish chickens to an existing flock, and I already have another coop that is not in use right now. I basically wanted to know if it is okay to raise them with the other 6 chicks that will be the same age, and then put the 3 of them in their own coop later. Also, are there usually any problems with polish chickens and the Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhaubens getting along?

I know it is a while away before I get new chicks, but I just wanted to start my research early. Any stories about either or both breeds are also more than welcomed, especially if you got them from Meyer. Thank you for any replies.

 

[orrpeople]

Greetings!
Flock expansion is always fun and tricky! Your instincts about perhaps needing a separate pen for the polish (as they get older) may prove correct, but this will depend largely upon flock dynamics. As chicks, they should all be fine together, but definitely watch them closely. Sometimes, they all get along fine and are life-long buddies, sometimes a bully or two makes an appearance and that is something you'll have to deal with as it arises.
All that said, making sure each bird has plenty of space, room to run, distractions, etc. can greatly lessen any negative tension between birds. Careful, slow integration will also be a key to your flock addition success. There are lots of great flock integration articles and videos to help with this when the time comes.
Until then, just keeping a watchful, attentive eye on everybody's behavior will alert you to possible issues. Every batch of chicks is unique - some blend right in, some have to be kept separate.
Best wishes, when the time comes, on your new flock!

 

[aart]

I know it is a while away before I get new chicks, but I just wanted to start my research early.

Excellent, Kudos to you!!

I've found that integrating new chicks into an existing flock when chicks are young works best, but it takes some time and effort to get things setup to do so.
Here's how I did it, the 'tiny doors' can be done in different ways-lattice can work well and may be easiest:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

 

[lazy gardener]

Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhaubens do not do well in confinement according to my google search. You might want to reconsider this breed, unless you can free range them.

 

[R1V3R20NG]

I had no problem integrating my polish chicken into the flock of meanies. Chicks are easy if you have a broody hen and slide them under her wings at night when she can't see. She will then raise them as her own.

 

[NalaLana000]

Thank you all for the replies I will take all of this into consideration.