Brooder for Texas Summer

[LagniappeRanch]

Thanks. I’ll see if I can pick 6 to eliminate from my list. Otherwise we need to start the expansion. I have 3 weeks before we have them home and another few weeks in a confined space.

 

[Kiki]

Thanks. I’ll see if I can pick 6 to eliminate from my list. Otherwise we need to start the expansion. I have 3 weeks before we have them home and another few weeks in a confined space.

Make sure your coop is predator proof and brood them right in it.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'd start smaller (Texas Kiki recommended no more than 8) and then if you can expand the set up, add more birds at that time. I know you said you didn't want to deal with integration, but growing a flock more slowly will help give you more consistent egg production, as younger birds will step up and carry the slack of layers that are slowing down. If you pre-plan and set up for integration, it really isn't that bad... I tried different things as I went last time, and it still went pretty smoothly.

 

[LagniappeRanch]

I'd start smaller (Texas Kiki recommended no more than 8) and then if you can expand the set up, add more birds at that time. I know you said you didn't want to deal with integration, but growing a flock more slowly will help give you more consistent egg production, as younger birds will step up and carry the slack of layers that are slowing down. If you pre-plan and set up for integration, it really isn't that bad... I tried different things as I went last time, and it still went pretty smoothly.

Appreciate the feedback. Sounds like 8 is good. I don’t want to get in over my head.