New to Chickens! Questions

JennyBean

In the Brooder
7 Years
Aug 30, 2012
46
2
36
SE Texas
Hello everyone! I am so happy to have found this site.

I am working currently on my chicken coop and run.(With my hubby's help of course)
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I've been doing some research and I think I am going to go with 6 girls. I'm thinking Easter Eggers,Buff Orpingtons, and Speckled Sussex. 2 of each. I found a breeder and they have the breeds I want. They don't sell them till they are 6 weeks old. I was wondering if that is a good age? Can I get them to bond at that age, or will I need younger pullets??( I really didn't want to invest in a brooder. We are just wanting eggs, not to breed)

If the coop gets completed this weekend I will be able to get the babies in 2 weeks. I'm very excited.
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And I will probably be on here often to get help and info on my soon to be flock.

Thank you ~
 
Hi and :welcome from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Nice selections. If you spend time with them, they will be friendly. A few treats when they are older will help with that as well. :thumbsup
 
Hello and welcome to BYC
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Enjoy your chickens!
 
Hi and :welcome

They should be fine. Even people who get full-grown hens have them settled in okay. Good luck!

I hope you find all the info you need here, and enjoy the site. :D
 

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