Why is it important to have compatible chickens?
Not all hens can live in harmony and ensuring you make the correct breed choices will mean the difference between a happy flock or a discombobulated flock. All breeds have different personalities and requirements, some cannot be mixed as they may fight, get lonely and be disconnected, this can lead to bullying, depression and even death. Look out for our quick look buying guide or use our unique compatibility checker below to choose the right birds for you.
Why Compatibility Matters for Your Flock
Compatible chickens ensure a peaceful, healthy environment for growth and productivity.
Good With Most
This indicates that this breed will be suited with most other breeds, some breeds may be more delicate and not suited to being placed with larger or more aggressive breeds and some may be fine in smaller flocks but can bully more delicate breeds if in greater number.
Bomb Proof
This indicates that this breed can handle pretty much anything, they will be confident, strong and robust, they will usually have a calm nature but will not be easily bullied, however, due to their docile nature don’t put them in a flock where they are heavily outnumbered by Hybrids.
Handle With Care
This indicates that this breed, although not hard to care for is delicate and not suited in large flocks of rangy or aggressive breeds, they will be happier in a flock of gentle breeds or breeds labelled Good With Most, avoid mixing with Hybrids and they will usually be better in their breed pairs.
Make Great Pets
This indicates that this breed make wonderful pets for both adults and children, they will have a docile nature and will be easy to handle, they will enjoy human interaction and company, they will be easy to handle and ideal for back garden set ups.