- Apr 14, 2007
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I know that it is said, that this is an addiction...I have to agree but I want to know, honestly, how do you control the numbers in your flock..
I will be getting my first flock (13 hens -in five different breeds and a roo) in June and I already want more/different breeds--like bantam Cochins, Black Copper Marans, SLW and ...well you get the picture!
So, my question is:
What controls the numbers in your flock: Do you let the size of your coop/run dictate the #?
Do you let the amount of feed and vetting bill dictate?
Or after a while your 'wants/needs' settle down and you can STOP --WANTING and NEEDING too much?
My dh is already shaking his head at the thought of building another coop--more runs--brooder boxes--nestboxes....He just finished the first one.....
Thank you
I will be getting my first flock (13 hens -in five different breeds and a roo) in June and I already want more/different breeds--like bantam Cochins, Black Copper Marans, SLW and ...well you get the picture!
So, my question is:
What controls the numbers in your flock: Do you let the size of your coop/run dictate the #?
Do you let the amount of feed and vetting bill dictate?
Or after a while your 'wants/needs' settle down and you can STOP --WANTING and NEEDING too much?
My dh is already shaking his head at the thought of building another coop--more runs--brooder boxes--nestboxes....He just finished the first one.....
Thank you