LuciferRoo
Songster
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was hoping to hear from some folks who prefer starting from pullets. Most people seem to prefer chicks, but maybe this forum is a little biased because of course people who love chickens would rather start with chicks. I've owned and fostered a few dogs but have never raised one from puppy-hood and don't have a desire to. I feel the same way about chickens. The chick care overwhelms me a bit and I think I would rather start with pullets if they are still at a "trainable" age.
I will chip in and say that I have gone the chick route four times and will be getting pullets next time.
Biggest reason is that I do not want any more roosters.
The poultry gods keep sending me roosters when I start with chicks. Even when I ordered dozen sexed chicks, I received seven males and six females.
I also do not see there is such thing as bonding with chickens. They all have their personalities and are either friendly or not.