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I have 5 pullets and a rooster, (18 weeks) none are laying yet. Hopefully soon. How long should I wait to collect eggs for incubating myself? I've heard the 2nd year layers have the healthiest chicks, is this true. Also If I do want to use a dual purpose bird for meat and eggs, how often should...

I just started today! I have 16 Black Australorps. Can't wait to get the coop finished for them :D

16 healthy Black Australorps from Mt Healthy Hatcheries. They just arrived this morning!

Chickens on top of the world!

I watched another layer of ice melt, only another 26 inches to go before I see dirt!

Mattsculpt, post: 8524396, member: 110464"] "I originally planned for 6 chickens but somehow I ordered 16 instead." I did the same thing, funny how that happens Love the Coop plans!

I live in a small mountain town in Colorado, it can get below zero for several days in a row but I would think a light would help on those days.

I am thinking of getting a small group of hens and a rooster to start out. I am looking at the Black Australorp as I have read they do well in cold weather and provide eggs and meat. I live at just over 10,200' with 8 months of winter just about. Will these chickens do well here?