What size makes a nice flock ?

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What size makes a nice flock? I have 12 hens and a rooster, but thinking of adding more. I have Amber Links so they don't get broody, so would be nice to have a few hens who can hatch chicks. Such a lovely experience to hatch and raise them I've heard. What size flock would you recommend?
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It totally depends on the person and living areas. People who live in the crowded city would probably find that 2-6 chickens are ideal. While people who live in the far out country enjoy a flock of 10-50. But, since I like to keep my chickens tame and friendly and I only use them for eggs and companionship, I recommend anywhere from 3-15.
 
2 years ago I would have said that 6 was perfect.
Last year 11 was a really good number.
This year - apparently - 21 is just the right size.
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It really depends on the space available, the amount you can afford to expend on your flock, your goals/purpose in having the birds, etc. The right size for one person will likely be too big or too small for the next person.
 

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