I have been lurking on ths web site since january and now have 10 hens and a rooster in my coop. Right now is the perfect time to get chicks at your local feed store; call around to find the breeds available and reserve before you get there as they sometimes go fast.
Chicks are cheaper than ready to lay pullets, around 3 dollars vs up to 40. And I agree, if you raise chicks, they will get to know you and you should get to know them. I have 5 ee(layers of blue and green eggs), 2 RIR, and 4 LB. Chickens have feathers and should be able to handle anything the central coast of calif. can dish out weatherwise. I am in Calaveras county in the sierra foothills and I have friends with chickens that roost in their trees in temps from 20's to 110's.
Your pre existing coop sounds ideal, and the perfect price. Good Luck.
Chicks are cheaper than ready to lay pullets, around 3 dollars vs up to 40. And I agree, if you raise chicks, they will get to know you and you should get to know them. I have 5 ee(layers of blue and green eggs), 2 RIR, and 4 LB. Chickens have feathers and should be able to handle anything the central coast of calif. can dish out weatherwise. I am in Calaveras county in the sierra foothills and I have friends with chickens that roost in their trees in temps from 20's to 110's.
Your pre existing coop sounds ideal, and the perfect price. Good Luck.
