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  1. Weeg

    Lots of chick questions

    Avian Flu is deadly. If they catch it it will kill them. It really depends on what you are willing to risk. Ordering from a hatchery is probably your best bet for biosecurity, if you decide to go that route.
  2. Weeg

    Lots of chick questions

    You want your run to be covered to protect all of the birds from the flu. Personally, if its in your area I wouldn't add any new birds. You have plenty of time before you have to worry about over mating. I bet your boys will do just fine together, and they wont be mating the girls until they...
  3. Weeg

    Lots of chick questions

    Where did you get this coop? Just thought I'd mention, 6 nesting boxes is way to many for the amount of birds that will fit in that coop. You can get about 7 birds in that coop. From what I've put together, you ahve 6 birds correct? If you get a few more hens so that you can keep both boys, your...
  4. Weeg

    Lots of chick questions

    You can search Craigslist. Hatcherys also sell sexed females. Sexlinked, or auto sexing breeds are probably your best bet since they don't have to be vent sexed. You may also be able to find pullets from your local breeders. If you google, "Pullets for sale near me" you might get some results.
  5. Weeg

    Lots of chick questions

    I would post something about him as soon as possible. Its not easy to rehome roosters unforutently, so you'll want to get the word out before you need him gone. If you want to keep him, you could either A) get a few more pullets, just make sure your coop setup is large enough first. 4sq ft of...
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