I have 5 acres and am interested in having some chickens for eggs, how may chickens should I start w

[Extra Java]

My Grandfather told me, 12 hens for our family of 4.

You may get bit by the chicken bug and end up with 100 like many of us here.

 

[aaabirdman]

Welcome to BYC

 

[brahmakid11]

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.

 

[ChickensRDinos]

Welcome! Whatever you decide to start with, (I would suggest 5-10 maybe with a nice big yard like that) I would suggest building your coop for more than you think. Chicken math takes over and you always end up wanting a few more.

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Hello treefrogparker, Greetings from Kentucky. We're very happy you joined!

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[jbirds2012]

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Watch out, it is addicting. I started with 6 pullet chicks from local feed store in May. In July I added a cockerel that is 4 weeks older then the pullets. I just got 3 one day old chicks from the feed store last week. And I will be ordering 10 more chicks in the spring(for bantams and LF breeds the feed store does not carry). Then after that whenever I get a broody I will let her hatch out a couple of eggs and raise them. So yes, get a few but build for many. I have a 12x16 coop and just built a 4x4x10 tractor/grow-out/broody coop. And I only have 3 acres. HAHA. Have fun

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!