I want four hens. Should I start with two or four pullets?

[SunnyAlberta]

Sorry if you said this and I didn't pick up on it, are you getting chicks or pullets or hens?

Hi Devora. I'm thinking pullets or hens. I'd rather not have birds indoors and on heat. I hope for winter producers.

From one, organic breeder I can get Buff Orpington (12 weeks) Barred Rock and Columbian Wyandottes (6 weeks).

From another I may be able to get Salmon Faverolles, ISA x Americaunas, Buff Orpington, Wyandotte, and Cochin. I am checking on ages.

 

[SunnyAlberta]

Another place will give me ISA Browns sex-linked, 5 weeks old, for a super price.

 

[devora]

Ahah, sounds like you have an excellent selection. I agree w/ the others who said get 'em all from the same place.

And get four! No, five! Six! Oh, help me, Chicken Math has taken over my keyboard!!

 

[SunnyAlberta]

I'm going tomorrow to get Buff Orpington (12 weeks) Barred Rock and Columbian Wyandottes (6 weeks). That's three pullets from the same breeder. I want four so I'm not sure which breed I'll get two of. Wish me luck!