Hi, I am new to raising chickens

[gifts4chicks]

I live in Co and have 23 chickens. It seems like they multiply on you. I have one rooster I took from a lady who could not have him in the city, I named him Captain Crook because he has a broken toe. I had one chicken that was brooding, and before I got Captain Crook I went to a farm and got some fertilized eggs. Three hatched, one chick did not make it. I got a hen and a new rooster. Then I bought five Ayam Cemani's, (one is a rooster). The rest are all hens.

I recently retired and have never had chickens that greet you at the door, or sneak into your garden and then sit by the gate for you to let them out. My to oldest easter egger chickens. My son raises meal worms so they are well fed, and a lot of fun and I am glad that I found this site.

 

[GodLovesU]

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[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home!

 

[Cloverfluff]

I live in Co and have 23 chickens. It seems like they multiply on you. I have one rooster I took from a lady who could not have him in the city, I named him Captain Crook because he has a broken toe. I had one chicken that was brooding, and before I got Captain Crook I went to a farm and got some fertilized eggs. Three hatched, one chick did not make it. I got a hen and a new rooster. Then I bought five Ayam Cemani's, (one is a rooster). The rest are all hens.

I recently retired and have never had chickens that greet you at the door, or sneak into your garden and then sit by the gate for you to let them out. My to oldest easter egger chickens. My son raises meal worms so they are well fed, and a lot of fun and I am glad that I found this site.

Full agreement on the multiplying. I started with one and picked up a second so she could have a friend. Then I had to get another when the first when broody. Suddenly I have four chicks added bringing my total to 7, after that I learned I am not allowed to go to chicken sales with one of my friends, because I suddenly have 3 more. Then I ended up "rescuing/rehoming" a rooster. After a recent predator I added 7 more (one hatched, six purchased), and now my silkie Franny is broody again. So the current count is 11, with plans for my sister to take 3-4, but we are unsure of how many will hatch this time.