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Poultry and Pets => Chicken Chat => Topic started by: willyhorton on July 29, 2011, 13:43

Title: different breeds info needed please
Post by: willyhorton on July 29, 2011, 13:43

hi guys,
at the moment i have 5   rescue warren battery hens in my back garden coop / penn, and also have 2 pekin bantam chicks that are nearly 3 weeks old indoors in my brood, ..... but i just wanted to know what is the best breed to go for next, that will get along with what ive already got , i really like silkies but im just unsure, suggestions pls as always
simon
burtonwood
warrington

Title: Re: different breeds info needed please
Post by: Helenaj on July 29, 2011, 13:59

Silkies are very gentle birds that can be easily bullied and they may have a very rough time of it with battery hens who tend to be agressive because of the life they've led. If you do go for them, then a close eye will need to be kept out forbullying.

If you look on Omlet they have a very helpful section on the various breeds with reviews from people who keep them - I've always found it very helpful.

Title: Re: different breeds info needed please
Post by: willyhorton on July 29, 2011, 14:03

thanks Helenaj ill have a look on there now..... the last thing i would ever do is let one be bullied.. many thanks