- Nov 13, 2011
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I am trying to figure out how many chicks to get and what losses I should be ready for. This is my first time raising chicks. The rooster and hen I have now were raised and left by my renters. I'm in town and had to get a permit. It is for 6-8 chickens. It took me weeks to get it done so I'm not looking to get it changed.
With that said I am also building a new coop. I think 5 hens will give me about 3 egss a day which is what I want. So should I get 4 pullets and assume they will all make it? I have a co-worker I could split a Farm & Home batch with. Or should I get six pullets? I don't think I will have room for 8 chickens once they are all grown.
The barred rocks and buff orphingtons seem to be considered good breeds. The local Farm & Home orders from Crackle hatchery. Are they good? Will barred rocks and buff orphingtons do okay in SE Iowa?
Thanks,
Margali
With that said I am also building a new coop. I think 5 hens will give me about 3 egss a day which is what I want. So should I get 4 pullets and assume they will all make it? I have a co-worker I could split a Farm & Home batch with. Or should I get six pullets? I don't think I will have room for 8 chickens once they are all grown.
The barred rocks and buff orphingtons seem to be considered good breeds. The local Farm & Home orders from Crackle hatchery. Are they good? Will barred rocks and buff orphingtons do okay in SE Iowa?
Thanks,
Margali