Yes, they can! There are no problems associated with hatching mixed breed chickens. If you have a rooster in your flock, he will try to breed ALL your hens, nevermind if he is a different breed or even if the hens are different sizes, bantam and large fowl.
Rhode Island Reds were my very first chickens, and so, of course, they had to be Number one on the list. Australorp chickens are also one of the top layers averaging 250 light brown eggs a year. Sussex, barred plymouth rock, silkie, easter egger, cochin, leghorns, buff orpingtons, or jersey giant as well should be interesting too.
Another popular inquiry is “What is the rarest breed of chicken?”.
The Dong Tao or Dragon chicken may be one of the most unusual chickens you will ever see. Sultan chickens come with all the designer features: V comb, head crest, muffs, large nares, vulture hocks, dropped wings and a long tail. Old english pheasant fowl, breda, onagadori, brabanter, scots dumpy, la fleche, and burmese in addition might be important too.
When chickens hatch?
Most chicks will hatch on day 21 and can take up to 24 hours from internal pipping to hatch. Anything longer than 24 hours is suspicion of some sort of a problem, including being shrink wrapped. No internal or external pipping after day 22.
This of course begs the question “How do chickens look when they first hatch?”
Brahmas are one of the most laid back breeds there is. She is not flighty or skittish and is very placid. Brahmas can take up to 7 months until they come into lay – however the wait is worth it. Brahmas are quiet birds and rarely make a lot of noise.
There is a short list of requirements for your incubator, so here is your check list: Incubator (with turning rack)Thermometer, hygrometer, candling device, water, and paper towels.
How to identify Chick breeds?
Tips for Identification: Pay close attention to patterns around eyes. Compare your chick’s legs with the picture you are viewing. Remember Blue Breeds do not always breed true so they can be a light gray, black, or yellow. Some breeds are banded, please refer to our leg band color chart.
Does a chicken eat from its mother when it hatches?
The chicks won’t need to eat right away as the egg yolk they absorbed before hatching will nourish them for 36 hours after hatch. Her most important job is to stay down and keep them warm, but she will also use this time to bond with her new babies and practice communicating with them.
Other useful articles & guides: Flint Grit and Oystershell Grit for Chickens – Learn about poultry grit. Raising Chicks – A guide to setting up a brooder to raise your chicks. Feeding Chickens – What to feed chickens over 18 weeks of age. Raising Broiler Chickens – If you’re raising chickens for the table.