Hi all.. New guy

[John1516]

Hi my name is John and my family and I live in Marysville Ohio. We have raised many other animals (were down to 4 horses, 2 goats a dog and a cat) but not chickens, we have a coop indoor outdoor and the space to allow chickens to do what they do best. I have been reading about the Buckeye breed... Would 24 hens be too many to start with? Well just wanted to say hi

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Well, 24 would be a handful, but manageable. I had over 100 chickens at one point! LOL

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!

 

[John1516]

I guess I should have told everyone... I have 7 children although 2 are away at school so 24 hens that's less than 5 each...

 

[LovePolish2]

 

[redneck farmer]

Howdy from Florida!!! An to answer your question I would say this
1 have as many chickens as u want as long as your coop has the recommended sq footage.
2 if your kids help I'm sure it will be easyer to take care of the chickens instead of doin it on your own

 

[ChickenPeep]

From Kansas! Glad you're here!

 

[weimarmama]

&

from Alabama. Glad you've joined us.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, John1516, and

! Pleased you joined us! Depending upon your space and budget and ability to use/sell the eggs, 24 is an okay number. Good luck and happy chickens!