Chicks I'm getting

[KikiDeAnime]

Our local feed store has recently posted the list for breeds they're going to be selling this year. I'm really excited because I'll be getting more breeds this year than last year.

Breeds I'll be getting:
-Crested Polish
-All color varieties of Sex Links
-Olive Eggers
-Barred Rocks
-Silkies
-Cochins, smooth & frizzle
-Easter Eggers
-Orpingtons, buff & lavender


I can't wait to post photos of them when I get them.

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

Nice. I wish I could get more chicks this spring, but don't have any space. Chicken math took over

 

[Building Bridges]

OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY.......CHICKS!!! Can't wait to see pics!!

 

[Folly's place]

I hope you have a plan for separate coops, as I see possible problems having Silkies, Polish, and then sex-links especially all together. Many people have difficulties with this blend, and having the little and crested birds picked on way too much.
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

It's mid-winter, and we are all plotting our spring chick arrivals!
Mary

 

[KikiDeAnime]

I hope you have a plan for separate coops, as I see possible problems having Silkies, Polish, and then sex-links especially all together. Many people have difficulties with this blend, and having the little and crested birds picked on way too much.
Mary

Our 3 current Polish do fine with our flock. Our cockerel is the only one who we have to keep treating as he just lets the hen & pullets pick at him.

 

[Folly's place]

Hope it works out this year too. Do you have a plan if it doesn't?
Mary

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Hope it works out this year too. Do you have a plan if it doesn't?
Mary

Yes, we currently have 2 fenced yards for separating birds. So far, we've been keeping everyone together but after we build our new huge coop for them, we will be using the second yard for separation

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

It's mid-winter, and we are all plotting our spring chick arrivals!
Mary

The struggle is real. I've been in chick mode for about 2 weeks now. Checking website, calling farm stores, and messaging local breeders. Only time will tell what I actually end up acquiring/hatching.

 

[ccat1]

Good luck with your upcoming birds.
We have three Copper Marans, 2 black and 1 blue. They are going on 4-5 years old ( I can't remember exactly)
Today we got 6 new chicks, (about 5 days old) at Rural King. TS said it would be March for theirs, so we went ahead.
3 Buff Orpingtons and 3 Blue Plymouth Rocks. Never started with chicks this young so it will be a fun and interesting challenge.