New Chickens

[D-tiny-chicans]

I already have a flock of 5 bantam hens and one bantam rooster. I usually have to buy large eggs for cooking. I want to get 3 or 4 standard rode island reds or barred rocks. I built the coop I have now. Its big enough for +- 15 bantams.
Can I keep the bantams and standards in the same coop?

 

[Shadowfire]

Yes, you can keep standards and bantams together; however, Rhodes are known to be aggressive to other chickens (especially smaller ones) so I would recommend a placid breed such as the Buff Orpington.

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here! As @Jessie The Chicken Lover said, you can mix the birds but keep a very close eye on them to watch for bullying and be prepared to separate if you need to.

Best of luck!

 

[D-tiny-chicans]

Yes, you can keep standards and bantams together; however, Rhodes are known to be aggressive to other chickens (especially smaller ones) so I would recommend a placid breed such as the Buff Orpington.

Thanks, I was considering getting Buff Orps.

 

[Shadowfire]

We wish you luck- keep us posted!