MustangCreekBunsnChicks
Hatching
I have hens/pullets of several breeds (Hamps, Wyandotte, a rock, an Ameraucana, and sex links). Our rooster is a silkie. If they were to produce offspring, what is the likelihood that the hens genetic aptitude for laying will offset the lower production of the silkie? Is it something that you don't know until you try it? Would it be better off to just replace the hens when they pass away or retire? I'm interested to see what you all think about this.