Would these breeds get along

[foxtrotters19]

So, I have been doing research on breeds, we want hens that have a fairly good egg production and ones that have a good temperament. That do well in Oklahoma weather..

So, I have been reading about buff orpingtons, Sussex and Australorps.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I have kept those breeds together. Given the general temperament of each, they should get along well… but individual temperament will vary even within the breed generality so there is no guarantee

 

[Alexandra33]

Certainly. I've kept them all together, in complete harmony.

Yet again, flock peace depends more upon individual than breed.

~Alex

 

[foxtrotters19]

I plan on getting chicks so I am going to assume that if they are raised together then they should be alright?

 

[Alexandra33]

I plan on getting chicks so I am going to assume that if they are raised together then they should be alright?

Generally speaking, they'll probably have a greater chance of getting along.

~Alex

 

[Stephine]

Sounds like a very harmonious choice of breeds to me! Have fun!

 

[Acre4Me]

I’ve only had Australorps from your list, but we have several other breeds with them. The Australorps have good dispositions and have not picked on any others in the flock, including any of the chicks/teens that were raised by a momma hen. They lay reliably for us. One Australorp (of three) tends to go broody -or tries to, so maybe she’s not quite as reliable a layer, but she was a great momma hen.

 

[rita123]

I have all 3 of those breeds and they get along fine

 

[CoopintheWoods]

I used to keep all those breeds, among others, and they were raised together and get along fine. However, My Orpington used to get bullied a bit by the others, and the Sussex is constantly picking on the Easter Eggers. But all in all, there was no issue beyond the normal pecking-order behavior.