There are benefits to keeping a mixed flock, but there are serious bird health hazards associated with it, as well, writes Jeremy Chartier. He describes social benefits of mixing types, while reminding poultry raisers of potential coop configuration challenges.
Source: Backyard Poultry, September 13, 2021. Link.
Be sure to introduce mature turkeys into a chicken flock. Young turkey poults are fragile and an infection from the chickens will likely be fatal.” – Jeremy Chartier