Getting 4 chickens- will these breeds get along?

[ChickenladyMA4]

Hi! this is my first time caring for chicken and I was hoping to start with 4 hens. I was considering each one being a different breed: speckled Sussex, Easter egger, buff Orpington and barred rock.
Does this mix sound okay? Anything I should consider?

thanks!

 

[GlicksChicks]

They should get along, but be careful, chickens can be colorist and prefer to stay with birds of their own color. There is a chance they won't want to stick together as a flock.

I had one speckled sussex in a large mixed flock and she was kicked from the flock and unfortunately was gotten by a hawk.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Orpingtons tend to be a larger breed. I don't think that would cause problems though, as long as they are raised together.

 

[tviss711]

I had a flock of 2 speckled sussex, 2 buff orpington, a Rhode island red, barred rock, and a silver Laced wyandotte. They all got along well, with the exception of my very bossy RIR (but that's not unusual for that breed). Yours should all get along okay! Chickens are individuals though too, so you might have one that ends up being bully-ish, but I suspect you will have minimal issues with that breed combination especially if they are raised together. Your Sussex might may end up being a bit smaller compared to the other breeds, mine definitely did, but it didn't create any issues. Just keep an eye on flock dynamic. Good luck and congratulations on starting your first flock!

 

[Yard Farmer]

Your flock sounds pretty good.
I keep lots of different needs together and they're just fine.

 

[Iluveggers]

I think they will do fine together!

 

[Labsandchickens8]

I have all four of those and they do fine together. I also have other breeds, and the Bresse is mean to everyone else. And a Welsummer is somewhat Bossy. The sweet little Sussex bears the brunt of the bossy chickens and the Barred Rock is right above her.
It's like junior high every day out there.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Those breeds should be fine together, BUT most places only allow you to order a minimum of six, so I hope you have room for more.