2026 Chick Thread!

[hammyanne]

1. What breeds are you getting?
Ameraucanas (Isabel, Ermine, Silver, Calliope) and Silverudd Blues

2. How many?
78 Eggs on order

3. Are you hatching, getting day olds or started pullets?
Hatching! If I have a broody I might tuck some under her.

4. Are you going to raise them yourself or let a broody do it for you?
I just finished building a new brooder in my garage. I may give a broody a few to raise. As much as I love having my broody do the work, I'm hoping to socialize these chicks as much as possible!

 

[2ndTink]

Added question?: Which breeds are considered "auto-sexed" breeds?

Here are a few: Legbar, Rhodebar, Bielefelder, Fifty Five Flowery Hen, and Niederrheiner

Barred Rocks as well.

There are many crosses that will produce sexlinked chicks too.

@ReluctantChickenOwner are you buying chicks or hatching yourself?