MrsBee Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi everyone, I am hoping to buy 4 chickens this weekend - a 14-week gold-laced Poland, and one each of Light Sussex, Salmon Faverolles and Welsummer, with all three of those being around 6-8 weeks old I believe. Presumably the Poland will be a bit smaller- do you think the others, being standards, might bully it? Or will the Poland be tougher and become top dog because it's a few weeks older? This is my first flock and I'd hate to walk straight into chicken wars due to my lack of experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'm new - not yet got my chooks - but I've been disuaded from a Poland mixing with other chooks because it's likely to get plucked a lot ....................they are beautiful, but you may need a rethink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 The squabbles are more likely to be because of the difference in age more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 A Poland isnt a very good idea, chicks especially are drawn to the crest and can easily scalp a Poland in a few minutes When older their eyesight is hindered by the crest and so they are vulnerable again I'd maybe consider getting another breed chick the same age as the others, that way you remove the age difference problem and the Poland altogether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBee Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 That all sounds like fabulous advice, thank you. I will pass on the Poland, I would hate to intentionally/unknowingly risk imposing stress on any bird! Thank you everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I have 4 standards and 1 bantam - and I have a Polish Silver Laced They all get on great (apart from when Josie the bantam is in a bossy mood) and they were introduced at different times. They only squabble over grapes - otherwise - pretty harmonious. I love Lola my Polish - she's a bit dim....but great fun to watch. During the very early introductions there was minimal picking - but everyone is good now... My faverolle is such a sweetie - she's my real favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
