Advise Needed For A New Flock Owner

[tomsrunpoultry]

My wife and I have agreed to take possession of 24 bantams. There are 22 hens and 2 roosters. We are planning on building a coop that is 8' x 10' and giving them 2 runs that are each 16' x 16'. These bantams are about 10 months old. Are we on the right track?

 

[scratch'n'peck]

That sounds good for bantams. It doesn't hurt to have 2 runs just in case the 2 rooster decide not to get along.

 

[tomsrunpoultry]

We weren't real excited about taking 2 roosters, but the owner wanted us take all or none. These chickens seem to be very docile and pretty well settled in to the same type lifestyle we will be giving them. It's a new venture for us.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I hope you enjoy having chickens as much as I do. Roosters that were raised together tend to get along. Sometimes changes in the flock can upset the pecking order, but the rooster probably will be fine. I like having roosters around.

 

[radishgirl]

We have two roosters, silkie and bantam, they are very easy, kids can even pick them up sometimes . Good luck!

 

[Chicken Happy]

You are on the right track.

 

[tomsrunpoultry]

Thanks for your sharing your thoughts. We'll know soon if this was a good idea.

 

[aart]

We weren't real excited about taking 2 roosters, but the owner wanted us take all or none. These chickens seem to be very docile and pretty well settled in to the same type lifestyle we will be giving them. It's a new venture for us.

There might be some fussing as they settle in to a new place.

Do post some pics here of your chickens, coop and run when you get them.

 

[tomsrunpoultry]

We will do that.