softyandrosiearmy Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I really want some more hens to join our flock but I only have 2 at the moment. I am thinking of getting 2 bantams because of the size of the coop but I have 2 Columbian Blacktails and they are very good natured so I want some good natured bantams/possibly hens that with not peck them or affect the pecking order too much. Any suggestions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm afraid that whenever you add new hens to an existing group there will be some argy bargy. Some advice on managing intros here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thanks for the tips. do you have any suggestions on the breed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I have 10 birds but of all of them the buff sussex is the most inquisitive, friendly and gentle and Gladys is a good layer! I have LF orpingtons (huge), Dorkings (extra toes and my first girls), Aracunas (for the blue eggs) and little Polands (coz they are cute) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmastar Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I have a few diferent girls and by far my friendlyest are my frizzle pekings and then my wyandote , the peekngs are chatty though and go on with themselbes all day long , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thank you for your suggestions! I think I will look for some Wyandotte bantams because of there lovely feathers and there nice nature. I will look into some aracanas as well. I love Pekins but their feathery feet would get very boggy because of the clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
