prudance Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi, Our first dead chicken today and as she was my daughter's we would like to buy a replacement. She'd really like a Buff Orpington. We have integrated two hybrids successfully earlier this year (with just a little blood...) but wondered whether or not we could integrate an Orpington on her own. Would this be unfair on the new girl? Would it be better to wait and integrate a pair? Also, will Buff Orpingtons and hybrids live happily together generally? We have 5 hybrids left, a cube, and a 15'x6' WIR. They don't get to free range very often because of a new over enthusiastic labrador puppy. All advice gratefully received Thanks, Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Integrating two is always easier. I'd go for that if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Integrating two is always easier. I'd go for that if you can from what I've heard I'd agree. Pretty sure orps and hybrids should be ok together though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudance Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks for the advice! 2 birds it is then, though may wait until the end of the year as we already have more eggs than we know what to do with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 It should be fine mixing orpingtons and hybrids . It will be better introducing 2 new ones. Although orps are very big, I here they can be push overs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 They will be fine. Slow introductions would be best, although they are big, they still need to be introduced properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
