This year, I figured out the breeds I wanted to buy. So, I decided on getting the Barnyard Special with 7 turkeys, 7 ducks and 2 geese because I wanted turkeys and I thought ducks would be cool, and I already have some geese.
Then, I said, okay, I need to replace the 1 year olds who are slowing down in laying, so since I have only 12 hens and 5 roos (I've got to put some roos in freezer camp), I wanted Buff Orpingtons, Barnevelders and Marans. But the place that had Barnevelders and Marans were out.
So I ordered 13 BOs (11 pullets and 2 roos) and 7 Welsummers (5 pullets and 2 roos).
With me so far?
Then, I discovered this nice lady on the list and I asked for her to hold 6 Marans for me to pick up in April.
Then, I got a super-secret email from a hatchery that said "yes, we have Barnevelders for you. You want to order them?"
In a fit of passion, I bought 15 Barnevelders (12 pullets/3 roos). They tell me they will add extra roos.
Okay, assuming I end up with 25 per box (including extras), I'm looking at 56 chickens! OMG
That's including the 18 I have, the 2 ducks, 2 geese and the 16 other birds I'm getting.
Somebody help me. Please. I need therapy.
Then, I said, okay, I need to replace the 1 year olds who are slowing down in laying, so since I have only 12 hens and 5 roos (I've got to put some roos in freezer camp), I wanted Buff Orpingtons, Barnevelders and Marans. But the place that had Barnevelders and Marans were out.
With me so far?
Then, I discovered this nice lady on the list and I asked for her to hold 6 Marans for me to pick up in April.
Then, I got a super-secret email from a hatchery that said "yes, we have Barnevelders for you. You want to order them?"
In a fit of passion, I bought 15 Barnevelders (12 pullets/3 roos). They tell me they will add extra roos.
Okay, assuming I end up with 25 per box (including extras), I'm looking at 56 chickens! OMG
Somebody help me. Please. I need therapy.
