jamiesmum Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hoping to get a bit of advice as a total newbie here. We have now go the house for our chickens but not actually got the birds yet. We are hoping to get 2 to start with but wew were wondering, do we need to get 2 of the same type (think we want to go down the hybrid route rather than pure breed) or can we mix and match? Thanks Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 You can mix them as long as they are the same sort of age and size they will be fine Its worth considering getting three as you wont be left with a single lonely chook if you lose one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 From personal experience i would start with 4. I had a very bad experience when I started with 3. I would also for the first time either go with Hybrids or Bantams. I went for Light Sussex Bantams. They are amazing little birds and are good layers. They do go broody but you can snap them out of that. I would recommend looking at bantams since their small and easy to look after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I would go with 3 breeds of bantams personally Somthing Like : Wyandotte Bantams Japanese Bantams Orpington Bantams Or Pekins - It really depends on what you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalia Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have two different hybrids: a Sussex Star and a Goldline. They are both very good egg layers and get on fine together. They're pretty good natured birds so I'm very happy with them, and having two different types means I can tell them apart, which is useful. They also lay different colour eggs so I can identify who has laid what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiesmum Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks all. We are thinking Blackrock & a Blue Ranger, may though in third but will have a look what the breeder has, and what the kids pick!!! Already increased my order by 50% and not even go to the breeders yet!! Thanks again Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I agree with Tasha get a mix as long as same sort of age and size and decide when you are there. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 We have two Bluebelles, which are the sweetest of natures and a Light Sussex which is the nosyest chicken ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 How about a Blackrock, Bluebell and an ISA Brown...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I would start off with the number of hens you eventually want as introducing new ones later is rather tricky (as I'm currently discovering!) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
