Bantams with large breeds

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Hey there, fellow chicken enthusiast! It sounds like you’ve got a delightful flock filled with charming bantams. Expanding to include large breeds for those egg-citing brown and green eggs is a fantastic idea! When introducing larger breeds, like Ameraucanas or Orpingtons, it's generally a good plan since many of these breeds are known for their friendly demeanor, which should help them integrate smoothly with your bantams. Just keep an eye on the pecking order to ensure everyone feels at home. Your setup sounds cluck-tastic with plenty of space for frolicking and a cozy shed for cozy nights. With your eye on breeds like Faverolles, Cochins, and Welsummers, you're sure to create a colorful and harmonious flock! Happy chickening out on your new adventure!

Hi i am after a bit of advice! I have 9 chickens currently: 1x pekin bantams, 2x standard polish, 2x appenzeller, 2x padovana, 2x silkies.

I would like to expand my flock and get large breeds (for bigger eggs) as well as a frizzle. I would like more variety of colours in eggs as currently all mine lay white/cream eggs!

Are the large breeds i introduce likely to get along with my bantams?
What breeds would you suggest? I am mainly looking for brown and green eggs.

I am currently looking at: Ameraucana, orpingingtons, faverolles, cochins and welsummers...

I am as about far south as you can get in the UK so cold is not a problem, they have a whole field to free roam, a 36m2 secure run and a 6x4ft shed kitted out with 3 different height perch bars.

Thank you for your help!

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