- Apr 14, 2007
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I just can't figure out what I need to do! My coop and run are 'all but finished'--just a few more things to do and I will be able to get my chickens.
. It's been a long road...and I am very thankful it's almost ready.. I have read, studied, talked to others and decided I wanted to start with hens or point of lay pullets because I do not want to have to 'baby' day old chicks--because I am new to chickens and think it will be easier to learn/handle older chickens. Well, I want a var. of different breeds, that would add up to a dozen or so hens and later a nice roo! BUT I can't seem to find one breeder that offers all the breeds I want, leaving me with the problem of having to quarantine four or five breeds--which I do not have coops/tractors for. Or I have to add one var. at a time and worry about them adjusting. Or I have to get day old chicks...I know they are adorable, they will grow up knowing me, I will have them eating out of my hand, they will be my babies etc...and believe me, the chickens --just like everything else around here will be spoiled, pampered and babied..
How did you add more hens to your coop?? What var. did you start with? Was it hard??What is your routine for choosing and adding new hens to your flock..Thank you Dixie

How did you add more hens to your coop?? What var. did you start with? Was it hard??What is your routine for choosing and adding new hens to your flock..Thank you Dixie