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I have 2.5 acres in a rural area. Ticks are a major problem, plus I'm starting to get very into raising poultry, so I thought guineas would be a logical next step. But, my front yard abuts a major road. From what I've read, guineas and roads do not mix. The area I'll be keeping them (if at...

Yeah, I guess if you want to get involved with something people are passionate about, you have to be ready to deal with passionate disagreements.

Great reply. My plans are more along your own. My main goal is egg production, but extra cockerels and hens past their time will end up on the dinner table.

Thanks. You've opened my eyes.

Need a little guidance from the more experienced members. If you had a flock of 10 to 12 hens plus a rooster, wouldn't you need to introduce a new rooster with each subsequent generation to avoid inbreeding?

When would be a good time for a first worming?

I plan on getting my first chicks this weekend. Should I worm them when they're this small since I won't be getting eggs anyway? I've also read of DE as a preventative in their food. Would you recommend that for chicks?

Very solid advice. Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies so far. I might go the 6 month old route. I'll have eggs earlier and won't end up with a rooster. Then next year I can get pullets, and if there's any roosters in the bunch the older hens can train him up.

Hi all. I've been wanting to keep chickens for awhile now, but the city I currently live in doesn't allow it. But, I'm in the process of buying a farm with a coop and run. I should be able to move in around mid to late May. For somebody in my position, what would be the best age chickens to...