What breeds would be compatible?

[SemiSweet2391]

My husband sums up our situation pretty well: “It’s good that chickens won’t have to face God one day, because 98% of them are going to hell.”

Let me explain. My whole flock was picking on my White Polish, Jadwiga. They were vicious, all of them. It got so bad that she had to be permanently separated. We are building her a new Polish Palace, and I’ve been looking for more Polish chicks to be her new friends.

I’m close to the city limit for hens, and even the minimum for hatcheries would put me over. It’s also expensive and I don’t want to spend $100+ on it if I can avoid it. I’ve joined FB groups galore and can’t find any local Polish hatching eggs, chicks, pullets or hens!! But I don’t want her to be lonely. What other breeds would be friendly to her and not likely to peck out her crest??

Pic of her because she is beautiful.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would look for crested breeds that are listed as doing well in confinement. They tend to be more docile.

If you do have to order be aware that most places are sold out or have extremely limited availability until late October. Extras can always be sold off.

 

[WingItRanch]

Try any Crested breed. Silkies, Crested Cream Legbar, Houdans, Polish. Good luck getting her some friends! There's a major chick shortage this year. High demand.

 

[SemiSweet2391]

Try any Crested breed. Silkies, Crested Cream Legbar, Houdans, Polish. Good luck getting her some friends! There's a major chick shortage this year. High demand.

Tell me about it!! TSC had Polish for chicks for about 3 milliseconds. Unluckily I got there after 4 milliseconds haha. And thanks for these breed suggestions!

 

[triciayoung]

Here is what I would do if you can do it...bring her and any chicken in your flock into the house or somewhere you can watch closely; but give each some time. If it doesn't work, grab the next one, etc...they are different when not in a "pack". I am confident you will find one that can be with her. Getting another Polish or silkie, etc...does not guarantee they will get along.

I have an australorp and an EE that never got along. Because the australorp has cancer, and the EE is in for another medical issue, they are together and get a long great

 

[AinaWGSD]

I agree, just about any crested breed should get on fine, or at least have the same handicap. Favorelles aren't crested, but they are well known for often being bullied in mixed flocks with more assertive breeds.

 

[SemiSweet2391]

Here is what I would do if you can do it...bring her and any chicken in your flock into the house or somewhere you can watch closely; but give each some time. If it doesn't work, grab the next one, etc...they are different when not in a "pack". I am confident you will find one that can be with her. Getting another Polish or silkie, etc...does not guarantee they will get along.

I have an australorp and an EE that never got along. Because the australorp has cancer, and the EE is in for another medical issue, they are together and get a long great

Ok, I can try this!