Sandychick Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have only kept hybrids before, but I'm thinking I might like to go for 2 or 3 pure breeds next time. I don't know much about them though, so I'm looking for some advise / suggestion on breeds that would be suitable. The first question is, are there any potential problems to consider before mixing my 2 hybrids with pure breeds? Is there anything different I need to know about generally looking after them? I also need to consider the space that I have for them, as they can only free range when I am in the garden with them. They have a 9' x 6' WIR + access to an omlet run (with extension) attached to the side of this. They will all live in an eglu classic, so I imagine giant breeds wouldn't do too well in there! I'm not too worried about egg production - I'm always swamped in eggs so it would probably be a good thing to have a few less anyway. In reality, do they live longer / have less problems than hybrids? I've had a rubbish run of luck with hens recently, and I would very much like the idea of some long living girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have a couple of hybrid girls that live with my purebreeds, they are all quite happy together. How about ones that lay different coloured eggs. I had a Welsummer that laid a dark brown egg and have araucanas that lay a blue and an olive green egg. Purebreeds generally lay for longer and you have a lot more choice. So sorry about Milly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
