how does 3 turn into 16?

[Habibs Hens]

You just get attached way too fast! I would really like some for meat but I just don't know if I can do it! Lol

the best way is to choose a batch for meat when they hatch

leg ring them and don't name them or handle them as much

makes it easier when process day arrives

 

[BrittBergh]

the best way is to choose a batch for meat when they hatch

leg ring them and don't name them or handle them as much

makes it easier when process day arrives

Yep thats what we did. We named our first four and those are our girls as well as the bantams but the others are egg and meat birds...they dont have names and even the kids know this.

 

[Mamahumecky]

well I did get two cochins and word on the street is they get annoyingly broody so maybe i won't have to get an incubator lol

 

[BScott03]

Yes I am definitely thinking that is what I'm going to have to do! Thanks for the input!

 

[Mamahumecky]

HAHA I found an incubator this is an illness!

 

[el pollo rey]

So when I started this venture I only wanted 3 one for each of the kids. When I went to the feed store they had black jersey giants, ameracaunas, red sex links, red leghorns and buff orpingtons. They were not too much and well I thought more would do better then less. So I thought I'd get a few more. That few turned into 10, I got two of each breed.

NOW My hubby wanted some cochins so I got him two white cochins for his birthday, but there was a 4 chick min so I got a light brahma and a golden laced wyandote but of course I didn't want them to be alone so I got two of each of those.

THAT'S how 3 turns into 16 here...OH MY GEEZE

You think your hooked now buy a incubator !

 

[el pollo rey]

After your first hatch you and your whole family will be looking in the mail every day for those rare breed hatching eggs to come enjoy !!! It's a chicken thing !

 

[el pollo rey]

You think your hooked now buy a incubator !

may the fowl be with you

 

[el pollo rey]

HAHA I found an incubator this is an illness!

 

yup yup

 

[el pollo rey]

 lol chicken math they call it! Our 3 turned into 20 fast, but then 2 died and I know we have a few roosters we cannot keep so around 14 when is all said and done is what we will have! Oh and two ducks now too lol!

. I lost one pullet and replaced her with five ,,, chicken math go figure