First time chicken keeper, (hopefully) this spring. Exploring ways to get my chickens. Im going to try to buy locally first. Im going to a poultry show this weekend hoping to learn more. But if I end up buying from a hatchery, Ive noticed they sometimes put extra
chickens in your order which you all seem to refer to as "packing peanuts" (so funny) Anyway, since Im a first timer and this is a hobby type situation I was only thinking 6 to 8 chickens. So if they send say 15 or more to keep the chicks warm what the heck do I do with all those chicks? Im not adverse to having more but Im building a coop that can hold up to 15. Maybe Im over thinking this and I should just go for it but unfortunately that is not in my nature to not over analyze Plus its just fun and exciting to be talking about chickens. The planning has been fun so far. Thanks Oh and also, I cannot keep roosters so what do I do with those?
chickens in your order which you all seem to refer to as "packing peanuts" (so funny) Anyway, since Im a first timer and this is a hobby type situation I was only thinking 6 to 8 chickens. So if they send say 15 or more to keep the chicks warm what the heck do I do with all those chicks? Im not adverse to having more but Im building a coop that can hold up to 15. Maybe Im over thinking this and I should just go for it but unfortunately that is not in my nature to not over analyze Plus its just fun and exciting to be talking about chickens. The planning has been fun so far. Thanks Oh and also, I cannot keep roosters so what do I do with those?