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I found someone locally that has eggs from bantam rooster/araucana silkie bantam cross rooster and bantam/bantam mixed/araucana/full sized hens. Not sure if they would be gentile birds or not. He claims they are but is that a stretch? On the upside he only wants $3.00 a dozen

I have a feeling I am going to end up with more than 6 I keep telling 6 plus one roo to my husband so he will let me get some. I am also going to get some guinea hens later on in the spring/early summer. If I tried with eggs I would at least do 12 or more. Not sure what to do?

I am new to raising chicks. I have read a few books but am having a dilema. Is it usually better to start with day old chicks or try to hatch eggs using an incubator? I would be getting chicks from tractor supply when they have their "chicken days". I probably won't be getting more than 7, 8...