Survived first week of having chicks for the first time!!

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Chapman Family

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Hello,
My name is Carolina. I have 1 week old today chicks, 13 of them to be exact, 1 white Silkie, Blue and Black Marans, Easter eggers, and Bielefelders. They are unsexed and this is my first experience raising chicks or chickens. My husband is still currently working, I have two boys at home, ages 8 and 10. We also have three horses, two goats, and one dog. Looking forward to this experience! Thank you all in advance for all the help!!
 
Chapman Family said:
Hello,
My name is Carolina. I have 1 week old today chicks, 13 of them to be exact, 1 white Silkie, Blue and Black Marans, Easter eggers, and Bielefelders. They are unsexed and this is my first experience raising chicks or chickens. My husband is still currently working, I have two boys at home, ages 8 and 10. We also have three horses, two goats, and one dog. Looking forward to this experience! Thank you all in advance for all the help!!
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It will be very amazing to you when they start laying eggs!

Are you going to keep the extra boys?
 
I can imagine how awesome it will be when they start to lay. They are growing so quickly but I am also consuming much of my time with them right now. I cant believe it has only been one week! Because I am a beginner I haven't fully decided what I plan to do with my boys. I am thinking to maybe keep one, but I am not sure. Any advice?



ronott1 said:
It will be very amazing to you when they start laying eggs!

Are you going to keep the extra boys?
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Chapman Family said:
I can imagine how awesome it will be when they start to lay. They are growing so quickly but I am also consuming much of my time with them right now. I cant believe it has only been one week! Because I am a beginner I haven't fully decided what I plan to do with my boys. I am thinking to maybe keep one, but I am not sure. Any advice?
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Keeping one or two is fine, especially if you want to hatch out chicks from your flock. More than that can be a problem because they often fight each other and will over breed some hens.

Roosters are nice to see in a flock if you can have them. I am not allowed to have roosters in my City
 

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