Henhathnofury Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Can you mix pure breeds and hybrids or is it best not to? I was told by a breeder that it is not advisable but I would interested to hear your practical experiences.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yes, I have a light Sussex (pure breed) and 2 silver sussexs (pure breed) in with a bluebelle and a Maran Cuivre (hybrid version) Good Luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I have 2 hybrids in with 4 pure breeds and they all get on fine. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Has anyone mixed their Omlet breeds with new pure breeds - that's what the breeder was against most....he seemed to be a bit down on Omlet and the Eglu.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mine are mixed, the Omlet chickens may have different names, but they are no different to other hybrids. Some breeders are anti hybrids full stop so do not be put off. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mixed flock here - no issues I think care needs to be taken if mixing large fowl and bantam, or the 'gentler' pure breeds that can be subject to bullying like silkies or Faverolles...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mine are totally mixed. I have tiny pure breed pekins through to huge pure breed brahmas living with my hybrids. No problems at all. Obviously you would have to take itros carefully but you would with any breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 mixed flock here too, all got on fine after the initial introductions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
