I started my flock last year in may, I had ordered a nice mix of 10. 2 BO's, 2 Delawares, 5 EE Hens and 1 EE Roo.
One of the BO's died on the first night
but the other 9 chicks did well. (you can see pictures on my BYC page)
We had our BO go broody in early December, so I loaded her up and we hatched out 3 little fuzzy butts on Christmas eve/day. They are growing fast
Our rooster was not a very good fellow ... he was too rough on the girls, I tried to work with him to help calm him down, believe me, I tried everything, even tried for a month to re-home him... but when he went after my son, that was the last straw... well, lets just say he went on a vacation... So that left me without a rooster. We really like having the chicks around, so we are getting a new Rooster, hopefully he will be a bit less aggressive.
Out of the chickens we have, The Delawares are by far the nicest and most affectionate of the lot. That helped make up my mind on what to get to replace our roo.
We are having a tough time with only 7 layers (the BO is too busy being a mom to lay right now) keeping up with the demand from our co-workers and neighbors. Everyone loves our eggs!! so we decided to order some new ones. I know that we may have a roo or 2 in our little group of chicks, but I want to raise Delawares, so we will re-home any of the chicks that turn out to be the crowing type
Our minimum order from MPC is 6, so here is what I ordered today: (they ship March 14)
1 Buff Orpington Female, I really wanted to have another BO, I love the one we have, and she is as sweet as can be, also a great mother. so I ordered her a friend
1 Delaware Male
4 Delaware Females
Chickens are very addicting... can't wait to hatch out some more
One of the BO's died on the first night
We had our BO go broody in early December, so I loaded her up and we hatched out 3 little fuzzy butts on Christmas eve/day. They are growing fast
Our rooster was not a very good fellow ... he was too rough on the girls, I tried to work with him to help calm him down, believe me, I tried everything, even tried for a month to re-home him... but when he went after my son, that was the last straw... well, lets just say he went on a vacation... So that left me without a rooster. We really like having the chicks around, so we are getting a new Rooster, hopefully he will be a bit less aggressive.
Out of the chickens we have, The Delawares are by far the nicest and most affectionate of the lot. That helped make up my mind on what to get to replace our roo.
We are having a tough time with only 7 layers (the BO is too busy being a mom to lay right now) keeping up with the demand from our co-workers and neighbors. Everyone loves our eggs!! so we decided to order some new ones. I know that we may have a roo or 2 in our little group of chicks, but I want to raise Delawares, so we will re-home any of the chicks that turn out to be the crowing type
Our minimum order from MPC is 6, so here is what I ordered today: (they ship March 14)
1 Buff Orpington Female, I really wanted to have another BO, I love the one we have, and she is as sweet as can be, also a great mother. so I ordered her a friend
1 Delaware Male
4 Delaware Females
Chickens are very addicting... can't wait to hatch out some more
