Hello everyone. My Gramma has always had chickens, so when we bought some land it just seemed normal to get some chicks.
We have 8 chicks that we got from 3 different people.
One place was adament they were pullets: 2 White Leghorn (Ideal) pullets, 1 Golden pullet.
Second place was pretty sure 1 was a pullet and the other is a mystery chick (possibly an EE hen X Barred Rock or Black Sex Link Rooster).
Last place was an "Ameracauna" breeder and I received 3 chicks from them.
All of the chicks are between 1 & 3 weeks old. I am hoping to find cockeral in the bunch.
I am still working on the coop design and am struggling a bit with it. I live in southern AZ at about 4600ft, so we get heat & cold. The chickens won't be free range until I get a feel for the predators in the area. How much space do I really need for 8 chickens that will be solely cooped?
How do I post a picture of my mystery chick for opinions on breed?
Thanks!!!
Mom to 3 great kids, wife to a house-builder, and sucker for all sorts (3 snakes, 2 bearded dragons, 2 dogs, and 8 baby chicks)
We have 8 chicks that we got from 3 different people.
One place was adament they were pullets: 2 White Leghorn (Ideal) pullets, 1 Golden pullet.
Second place was pretty sure 1 was a pullet and the other is a mystery chick (possibly an EE hen X Barred Rock or Black Sex Link Rooster).
Last place was an "Ameracauna" breeder and I received 3 chicks from them.
All of the chicks are between 1 & 3 weeks old. I am hoping to find cockeral in the bunch.
I am still working on the coop design and am struggling a bit with it. I live in southern AZ at about 4600ft, so we get heat & cold. The chickens won't be free range until I get a feel for the predators in the area. How much space do I really need for 8 chickens that will be solely cooped?
How do I post a picture of my mystery chick for opinions on breed?
Thanks!!!
Mom to 3 great kids, wife to a house-builder, and sucker for all sorts (3 snakes, 2 bearded dragons, 2 dogs, and 8 baby chicks)