Is it too late in the year to start over?

[Kentucky Steve]

I lost my flock today, https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/679806/well-something-bad-happened-today

I am a newbie, It is mighty hot out here in Kentucky. I purchased my flock from the local farm and home. I would have to buy online I guess if I want to rebuild.

I want to start over but need to know if it is too late in the year?

Please help me.

 

[DeannaOR]

Sorry about your flock =(

You can always look for a local breeder. I know plenty of people are still hatching.

 

[chicks are me]

I hope not because I'm getting some chicks in about six days. They should be fine if they are kept cool, consider keeping them inside.

 

[DeannaOR]

I've got 20 hatching later this month. I keep them in a brooder inside. They graduate to a bigger brooder on my sunporch.

 

[Life is Good!]

It's never too late in the year! But, if you'd like fresh eggs this winter, you'll need to consider purchasing older birds (pullets won't lay until generally 20wks-28wks old - and they may not start laying until the longer daytime light of spring if you hit that time in mid-winter).

This forum has an auction section - take a look over there to see what's for sale - and there's also a section "Where are you" for each state - you could see if someone near you has additional chicks. Those would be two places to start....but I suggest you first get a very nice run constructed and predator proof. That dog will be back.

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

It's never to late. I use to hatch chicks all year round.