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Should i get 12 or 6 eggs to incubate

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Hello My name is Mary (MearBear), I have found many answers to many of my questions on this website and now i have become a member❗ After years of research i have decided to get my first batch of eggs, i am getting them in 2 days. I will be incubating them and hopefully hatching them. I am expecting to get get 6 eggs but i am able to get 12 i was wondering what you guys think since this is my first time incubating i don't want to end up with 12 chickens (i know the chances of that are slim). They will all be Australorps. I have a big family of 12,so the chickens wont be too much work. I own a dog,a dove, a gecko and a hedgehog Im so happy to have joined this website and I know you guys will be of great help to me.
 
Joeschooks said:
Hello and welcome to BYC. Great to have you in the flock!

It depends how many chickens you want. I usually allow for an 80% hatch rate and then of course 50% on average will be boys. So if I am hoping for 8 hens I’ll incubate 20 eggs :thumbsup
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thank you for the welcome! So usually most if the chicks will be male?
 
G'Day from down under Mary :frowWelcome!

I voted :D

I am pleased you delurked and hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

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