This is my first post; I am figuring out our flock...and could use advice.
I've been planning to get 4 faverolles from a small, local farm that has been really helpful with my questions; as well as 3 silkies from a local breeder. I was planning to get them the same week and brood them together. I just realized that the farm chicks will be vaccinated for Marek's and Coccidious, the breeder chicks will not. I have read a bit on here about Marek's (thank you!) but I am still wondering if I should 1)put these chicks together from the start, 2) brood them separately, or 3)it's too much for a first timer and I should only do 1 source.
Thanks so much for your thoughts!
I've been planning to get 4 faverolles from a small, local farm that has been really helpful with my questions; as well as 3 silkies from a local breeder. I was planning to get them the same week and brood them together. I just realized that the farm chicks will be vaccinated for Marek's and Coccidious, the breeder chicks will not. I have read a bit on here about Marek's (thank you!) but I am still wondering if I should 1)put these chicks together from the start, 2) brood them separately, or 3)it's too much for a first timer and I should only do 1 source.
Thanks so much for your thoughts!
