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[Kittiek]

Hello,
May i ask why 3?

 

[RabbitGirl]

Welcome to BYC!! I have been raising chickens with my dad @Nifty-Chicken since I can remember. Currently I have 6 chickens. To start a flock it is usually best to get 3... or more . To answer your question "why 3" Chickens are very social animals, they need each other to keep warm, you will also get a nice flow of eggs. If you only have two then they will most likely get along and be happy together but if one passes then you will be left with one very sad and lonely chickie. If you are planning on getting a third, the sooner the better because chickens form bonds early in life, and It might get harder as they grow up. I hope you enjoy it here! welcome again and I'm excited to see your new little ones!!!

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Other than getting 3 instead of 2, which has already been suggested, I would recommend building their coop and run to be predator proof. You'll be glad you did! And good luck!!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Kittiek]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

thank you so much!! So excited to be a part of this forum and gain lots of chicken knowledge

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[Kittiek]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

Thank you!! Everyone has been so welcoming

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some helpful links to help jog your memory, should it be necessary:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining the flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

Rabbit Girl, glad to see you. It's been quite awhile since your father's super feat of rescue from a hawk. Still gives me thrills and chills.