I think I have a rooster. We live in a subdivision, so he's got to go. That leaves me with 2 pullets, they're about 9 weeks old. Would you keep just those two or add 2 more? We originally had plans for four, so there's space for four (max of 6). Thanks in advance!
i think it might be good big picture planning to add two more. that way if one falls ill, or otherwise doesn't thrive/survive this singleton will still have a flock-mate. with chickens being a social animal evolving to live in groups, i can only see positive things and better health if there are a larger number rather than just the two. a good quality of life is important. chickens can and do fall ill and not survive, and that is what i meant by bigger picture planning. right now our flock is going on four years old and we;ve lost one hen with another possibly dying soon, so the number of hens will still be a healthy flock for us, as we chose a higher number at the beginnig. do you have a local rural community where you can obtain two more pullets? you could then quarentine for a few weeks (highly sugggested) to ensure they are healthy and then add then to your flock. i'm sure others will chime in too
Add 2 more young pullets...... The answer is generally MORE..... of course it depends on your original plans....
There is a local hatchery, local/rural folks, and backyarders as well. The local hatchery has nothing but chicks and roosters this time of year though. I'll probably end up with 2 more. Even if I have to start with chicks. My husband will LOVE it!
I would add at least 2 more, if you can't eat all the eggs I bet your dog would love an omelet. And it's very easy to find people to supply egg cartons and sell/give eggs away!
Most of us always say More more more ..lol If you have the room and are allowed why not : ) Just as easy to feed and water 4 as it is to do two lol .. Of course its always a personal choice .
