flutterby Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I expect the answer is yes. What I'm really asking is - if I'm successful with hatching, can I mix Bantams (when old enough) with hybrid hens? would size difference be a problem, I already have 3 ducks, 5 hybrids and 3 light Sussex together, without too many problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Yes. I used a Miss Pepperpot to hatch Pekin Eggs last year, and loaned a broody Fenton Blue to a friend to hatch Pekins too. They both did a fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 agree with Elguntyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterby Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks But will they mix with the others ok?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks But will they mix with the others ok?? that depends... Some people manage it and have no problem, others say you should never mix. If you do try, make sure intros are done slowly & carefully... and that there is plenty of room in the garden and in the run for them to escape in case they get bullied. Most importantly - have back up plan in place in case it goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 When introducing bantams to large fowl the intros do take longer in my experience, but with time and patience it is worth it My LF and Bantams live together in harmony (most of the time ) in my Walk in run and garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yes. .. I introduced Large fowl to Pekins, and then wyandotte bantam's to large fowl, pekins and even turkeys, without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterby Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hopefully I'll have some chicks to eventually integrate! When I do - if things dont go so well I'll have to set up another run..........just have to convince the DH that another cube/eglu would be a good investment! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
