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hey guys welcome back to my channel in
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this video we're going to talk about
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whether or not you should mix chicken
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breeds in your backyard flock
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firstly let me tell you that I am a huge
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advocate for backyard chickens they're
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an incredible source of fresh organic
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eggs and they make great pets but when
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it comes to mixing breeds there are a
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few things you should consider
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the most obvious advantage of mixing
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breeds is that it can make your flock
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different breeds have different
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appearances personalities and
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characteristics you may enjoy the
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variety in your flock and appreciate
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each breed for its unique qualities
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another advantage of mixing breeds is
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that it can help to prevent inbreeding
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when you have a single breed you may
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find that over time your flock becomes
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less genetically diverse
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this can lead to poor egg production
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reduced immunity to disease and other
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by mixing breeds you can introduce new
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genetic material into your flock and
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create a healthier stronger and more
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however there are also some potential
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disadvantages to mixing breeds
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for example different breeds have
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different temperaments
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some breeds may be more aggressive or
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territorial than others and this can
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lead to conflict within your flock
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similarly different breeds are prone to
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different health problems and may
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require different levels of care
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overall I would say that the decision to
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mix breeds in your backyard flock comes
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down to personal preference
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if you appreciate the variety and are
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willing to put in the extra work to
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manage the potential challenges then
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mixing breeds can be a great choice
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but if you prefer Simplicity and
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consistency then a single breed may be a
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better option for you
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so there you have it guys that's my take
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on whether or not you should mix chicken
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breeds in your backyard flock
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I hope you found this video informative
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and useful be sure to subscribe to my
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channel for more content like this and
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I'll see you in the next video
