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[camunoz0529]

Hi everyone,

I am new to the site and a new possible chicken owner. A few weeks ago I began a hatching program with my co-teacher and we were given to two 3-day old chicks to begin and 7 fertile eggs. Over the past three weeks I have become very attached to the two chicks and they are currently residing in my home for the time being. I am scheduled to return the chicks and all of the supplies this coming Saturday, yet am incredibly tempted to keep the 2 older chicks.

I have used this site a few times already and have found so much helpful information! I look forward to learning more and joining this community

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Welcome to BYC! The site started as a school project about 20 years ago and we're always happy to see those in education joining the fun!

The big question: What can we all do to convince you to keep those two chicks?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Keep them! You won’t regret it!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Keep the chicks! Keep the chicks! Keep the chicks!!
I'm an enabler in case you didn't pick up on that.

 

[camunoz0529]

I would absolutely keep them in a heart beat but my town unfortunately only lets you have hens and roosters if you have 5 acres of land (only a few houses in my town have 5 acres..) So I'm considering on writing to town or doing something to keep them, have to do a bit more of research and see what I can do!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Good luck! Keep us posted!

 

[Cyprus]

Are you prepared for a rooster? The first chick looks a lot like a boy.

 

[camunoz0529]

Are you prepared for a rooster? The first chick looks a lot like a boy.

If the chick is a rooster, I most likely won’t be able to keep him. I’ve tried looking up exactly how to tell at this age, but I’m still new at this. Was hoping both were hens

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
Good luck with the two.


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[DobieLover]

I would absolutely keep them in a heart beat but my town unfortunately only lets you have hens and roosters if you have 5 acres of land (only a few houses in my town have 5 acres..) So I'm considering on writing to town or doing something to keep them, have to do a bit more of research and see what I can do!

5 acres!? That's just crazy talk. That's enough for horses for crying out loud!
I'll be keeping 25 chickens on 1.25 acres with tons of room to spare.