New to Chickens

[brupp30]

My family just got 8 4-day old easter eggers on 3/2- straight run. We've been reading all we can online to learn. With the uncertainty of the economy, we want to get a good supply of eggs, sell some, and keep a sustainable flock. The breeder we got the chicks from is local and tells us we can exchange the roosters for hens, which is nice. We'll figure out which one to keep. They're a combo of silkies and Ameraucanas. We've had them just a few days in a brooder, we bought a chicken run, but we're still searching for the perfect hen house.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[redinator]

Welcome and prepare for some head scratching Chicken Math, it's worse than Algebra but way more fun, lol.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Maybe check FB marketplace as sometimes you can find sheds and coops there.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! it's great to have you here with us

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Uh oh. Not straight run. You more than likely have 75% cockerels. Straight run is how hatcheries rid themselves of all the boys they hatch that no one wants. You will need to have a plan now to deal with those boys. With so few chicks, you could only keep one if you are permitted and want him and all of them will need to be separated from the pullets when they are about 9-10 weeks old as they will absolutely torment the girls when they hit sexual maturity.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock!

 

[N F C]

Hi, congrats on your new chicks! If you want to try building a coop, you can find tons of ideas by reading how other members built theirs: Chicken Coop Articles

Best wishes.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.