This chicken math is killing me!!!!

[HappyFarmLady]

I ordered 15 chickens from Ideal that are supposed to be delivered on March 24th. We don't even have the coop built yet but I am already eyeing hatching eggs and incubators. Hmmmmm..... Maybe next year........

 

[speedy2020]

You don't need the coop until the end of April. They stay in the brooder box for 4-6 weeks. You can use cardboard box as brooder box.

 

[Cass]

Ut oh...this is the wrong, wrong, wrong place to post that thought. From what I can see everyone around here will "egg" you on to get the hatching eggs also. Then they will give you tips on a BIGGER coop so you can buy MORE chicks.... really....run before someone replies to your post....hurry...

 

[txhomegrown]

15 isn't enough!!

You need more!

HURRY order 25 more right now!

BUY, BUY, BUY!!!

Sorry, the devil made me type that

 

[Sinfonian]

Welcome!

Really, I'm expecting 4 chicks in late March like you and have no interest in incubating my own, ever... I'm hoping all 4 of my hens survive. I understand expecting 50% of a batch of eggs to make it to maturity is not good odds... Of course, to each their own! Good luck and hope you find all the research you need here. These folks have been most helpful.

 

[FoodKillah]

why next year? dont hesitate and get yourself an incubator or make one, you will need one

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

Hi my name is Ingrid and I'm a hatchaholic.

That being said welcome to the friendliest, most helpfull bunch of enablers on the planet.

I started with two Orp hens and ended up with whats listed in my signature. Hope we have a long friendship.

Good luck with your peeps.

 

[Davaroo]

Quote:
Obsession is the same all over. At least chickens give something back, unlike lotto tickets or liquor.

 

[HappyFarmLady]

Obsession is the same all over. At least chickens give something back, unlike lotto tickets or liquor.

Very true!!​

 

[speckledhen]

Duplicate thread. Answer here, please: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=5681096#p5681096