Babies now or in the spring?

[tiffanyh]

I wouldnt hesitate to get them now--I just hatched some showgirls today. Some of my hens werent even mine until a couple years ago and they are still firendly.

Get the now--you wont regret it. I would start with the six--you can always add later. And it may be less overwhelming if there are less of them.

Either way, good luck and have fun!

 

[Ellie]

you guys are awesome.

I am going to order them tomorrow morning.

What a group... I will put up pics when they get here. I am working on their coop as we speak. 8x10 for now. According to y'all, I will be adding on!! 25 chickens... oh my.. don't think so... maybe later

Thanks so much for the encouragment. I know I will love this place.

Thanks again,
Ellie

 

[equine chick]

Ellie that sounds awesome! Don't forget to post pics of the babies when you get them and welcome to our flock.

 

[Chelly]

I just got mine on Thursday - and I got 8 of the little cuties.... plenty for me (for now)

also a good thing now with the heat, they didn't add any for warmth.

 

[SamG347]

Buff Orpingtons are some of the friendliest chickens.

While I agree completely with this statement there are exceptions with any breed to how friendly or mean they are. I love my Buff Orp hens and I loved my roo. However he was quiet the stud and bred my hens constantly. Which led to bare-backs because we only had around 6 hens at the time and it was easy for him to pick favorites. And one night he started me when he came rushing through my legs and I gave quick kick and that was all that was needed to turn him mean. No he didnt attack me every time I came into the yard but he did keep an eye on me. I wish I still had him and I could replay that night. But the over breeding of my favorite hen which led to her having a gash on her back was too much. BUT DO NOT let this post sway you. I say GO for the Buff Orp roo and you will not be sorry. Whenever I start a new flock again after college I will deffinetly have an Orp roo leading it. Even though now of days they have BLUE ORPS I might have to get me one of them!
Good Luck with the chicks