- Feb 23, 2013
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Hi everyone,
We got our first chicks just 4 weeks ago. 16 of them! (A surprise to my hubby who was envisioning a flock of 6
Plus we inherited with our new house 2 chickens that have "aged out of the system" (of egg-laying).
The baby chicks, all female, are from Meyer hatchery. They were chosen for their docile manner, good laying, and cold-hardiness; oh, and I wanted a somewhat colorful egg basket. Experienced folks will have to let me know if I chose wisely. Types are as follows:
1-Black Langshan
1-"Assorted Rare" (can't ID so far)
1-Meyer Meal Maker (free chick with a commitment to give its meat or eggs to someone in need) (Also no ID yet)
2-Buff Brahma
2-Silver lace Wyandotte
3-Black Australorp
3-Easter Eggers
3-Rhode Island Red
Anyway, I've been lurking for a long time, and I figured I am now bona-fide chicken-keeper and should join in.
Thanks for all the info I've already learned from everyone, and I'm looking forward to enjoying your company as the babies grow,
Warmly,
Robin
We got our first chicks just 4 weeks ago. 16 of them! (A surprise to my hubby who was envisioning a flock of 6
Plus we inherited with our new house 2 chickens that have "aged out of the system" (of egg-laying).
The baby chicks, all female, are from Meyer hatchery. They were chosen for their docile manner, good laying, and cold-hardiness; oh, and I wanted a somewhat colorful egg basket. Experienced folks will have to let me know if I chose wisely. Types are as follows:
1-Black Langshan
1-"Assorted Rare" (can't ID so far)
1-Meyer Meal Maker (free chick with a commitment to give its meat or eggs to someone in need) (Also no ID yet)
2-Buff Brahma
2-Silver lace Wyandotte
3-Black Australorp
3-Easter Eggers
3-Rhode Island Red
Anyway, I've been lurking for a long time, and I figured I am now bona-fide chicken-keeper and should join in.
Thanks for all the info I've already learned from everyone, and I'm looking forward to enjoying your company as the babies grow,
Warmly,
Robin
