Hey y'all!

[Debbie292d]

At most, I'll try to keep two of them if there are two that can tolerate each other. Six weeks in, I've noticed a few males squaring up, but nothing too earnest by way of a fight. Once they're a bit more settled in the coop, I plan to free range them so, hopefully, the extra space will help. If not, I'll have to build a small tractor to go in the front yard until they're grown out.

The extra males are for the table. The kids knew that before the chickens arrived so, hopefully, there won't be any problems there.

Just a suggestion to try not let the kids name the ones you're culling, if possible. It can make it harder for them, and sometimes us, to eat dinner when it's got a name.

 

[eworms]

Just a suggestion to try not let the kids name the ones you're culling, if possible. It can make it harder for them, and sometimes us, to eat dinner when it's got a name.

Yeah, I warned the 8 yo about that. She didn't listen. We ate the males when I had quail though so she knows I mean it.

 

[Barbours]

I am new to chickens. My first chickens are about 6 weeks old now. I previously kept a small number of quail.
I've got 27 chickens of various breeds. 21 were a straight run hatchery choice so we'll see how different breeds do in my area. The rest are ancona and wyandotte hens as a bit of hedge against bad luck.
I enjoyed quail eggs. It's also a lot of fun to see the wonder and excitement in the kids' eyes as they watch the chickens.
Other hobbies include gardening and trying to build something of a permaculture system on our three acres.

Hiii, and welcome!!
I also enjoy gardening!

 

[TesoroSena]

welcome to BYC!!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome! Nice to meet you.