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[Tiny Red Bird]

Hi there. I have been reading Backyard Chickens for ages, just never officially joined. I had "chooks" ( chicken or hens in Australian slang) as a youngster and acquired a small flock again a decade or so ago but due to a move had to leave them with the new owner. We are finally in the position to have them again. But in an urban backyard, so just a tiny flock or 3 or 4. The coop and run aren't even built yet, this is just forward planning.
What's the wisdom or otherwise of getting them as little chicks rather than point of lay. I have grandchildren who would love chicks but I know that will subside as they get to the teenage stage. ( the chooks not the kids) . Any thoughts?

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

 

[Jenbirdee]

I vote Chicks because look how cute they are

 

[muddy75]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome back to BYC! Nice to meet you.
I raised every bird here with the exception of three from chicks. I much prefer that as I like to watch their personalities develop and see how they mature.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Have to agree nice to know what you get from who.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! I’ve never personally gotten them as chicks… so don’t have experience with that. Our first four we got were about 7-8 months, already laying. This year we got 4 additional girls, about 3 months old. I’d love to raise them from chicks but we are at the max number of chickens allowed where we live.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

I also would go with chicks, especially since you have grandchildren, so they learn the process. Besides, getting chicks right now is hard enough, it's doubtful you'll find grown hens, and they'd be very expensive I'd guess.

 

[GoosesGeeses]

Welcome BACK to BYC, seeing as you have been a member for 9 years!!