Hi! I am also a newer chicken owner, but from my work with them, it is best to have a minimum of 3; I've been told the sweet spot is 4 or 5, as you will likely lose a chick within the first year.
My suggestion is, if you have a hatchery or farm near you, try to find baby chicks - they will be...
Hi everyone! I wanted to introduce myself to all the bird lovers out there!
-While I haven't owned my own chickens until recently, I have helped care for my family's large flock of various layers and meat birds. I personally prefer to work with the egg layers and not get close to the meat...