AmyChristine
In the Brooder
- Apr 9, 2020
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Hello everyone
Starting my first flock this year. We have been wanting to for a few years and with the husband home from work right now we jumped in! After some research, I really wanted a mixed flock of docile, friendly birds that will lay well (with some pretty eggs too) and some that will be dual purpose. We started a little large and I may give some birds to a friend that also is starting some new additions. Half my chicks are about 2 weeks old and the other 1 week. I have 4 Buff Orps, 2 BS link, 1 Blk Austlrp, 4 Golden comet, 2 Barnevelder, 2 EE's, and 1 Starlight green egger (Hoover hatchery). I don't know any breeders and got all of mine from Rural King and TSC. I think one of my BO's is a roo...was last to start getting tail feathers (just sprouted today) and has the largest comb. Wondering if I should keep him or wait and find a nice established roo from someone later. My orps already rush to great me and hop on my arm when I put down in brooder They are all showing some personality already!
A little about me, I live on 2.5acres in south central Ohio, have 3 young kiddos and an amazing hubs. I've had rabbits and horses but this is my first with chickens. I'm a research junkie but most appreciate advice from real folks in the thick of it. PS. I have friends and family lined up already wanting eggs...but, do you think I'm biting off too much with 15-16 birds?
Starting my first flock this year. We have been wanting to for a few years and with the husband home from work right now we jumped in! After some research, I really wanted a mixed flock of docile, friendly birds that will lay well (with some pretty eggs too) and some that will be dual purpose. We started a little large and I may give some birds to a friend that also is starting some new additions. Half my chicks are about 2 weeks old and the other 1 week. I have 4 Buff Orps, 2 BS link, 1 Blk Austlrp, 4 Golden comet, 2 Barnevelder, 2 EE's, and 1 Starlight green egger (Hoover hatchery). I don't know any breeders and got all of mine from Rural King and TSC. I think one of my BO's is a roo...was last to start getting tail feathers (just sprouted today) and has the largest comb. Wondering if I should keep him or wait and find a nice established roo from someone later. My orps already rush to great me and hop on my arm when I put down in brooder They are all showing some personality already! A little about me, I live on 2.5acres in south central Ohio, have 3 young kiddos and an amazing hubs. I've had rabbits and horses but this is my first with chickens. I'm a research junkie but most appreciate advice from real folks in the thick of it. PS. I have friends and family lined up already wanting eggs...but, do you think I'm biting off too much with 15-16 birds?
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