How do you count your chickens (or ducks, turkeys, geese..) when locking them in for the night?
I count mine in groups, according to age, family, breed, etc.
For instance my 12 week olds (4), my 9 month olds (8), my 1 year olds (3), my young hens (4) my middle age hens (3) old girls (4), my 2nd coop(11) etc. I say everyone's name as I count, just because it helps me keep my count straight.
I don't actually count the little chicks because they are with their mama hens. or in the brooder and I don't count cockrels or roosters either.
Also, by counting in groups, I don't have any real idea of the exact number of chickens in my yard.
I count mine in groups, according to age, family, breed, etc.
For instance my 12 week olds (4), my 9 month olds (8), my 1 year olds (3), my young hens (4) my middle age hens (3) old girls (4), my 2nd coop(11) etc. I say everyone's name as I count, just because it helps me keep my count straight.
I don't actually count the little chicks because they are with their mama hens. or in the brooder and I don't count cockrels or roosters either.
Also, by counting in groups, I don't have any real idea of the exact number of chickens in my yard.