trying to populate

[daddy_roo]

I have 6 hens right now, 4 of them are 3 years old, 1 is about 5, and one is just out of pullet stage. I am wanting to up my chickens to about 10 hens and a roo. Roughly how many eggs should I put in an incubator to get this. I know that no one can guarentee anything just kinda looking for ball park. I also know that about half of what you put in an incubator will be male usually so any suggestions?

 

[darkmatter]

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If your incubator will hold 42 eggs, that is what you put in. (There's never any problem giving away chicks after you've done the hard part)

 

[daddy_roo]

My incubator accually holds 48 but I am trying to hatch fairly soon and do not want to buy hatching eggs. Yet still increase population.

 

[BairleaFarm]

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Where are you? Ill give you some eggs if you dont care the breeds.

 

[daddy_roo]

Im almost to Missouri, Logan county. But I do apreciate the offer.

 

[BairleaFarm]

Shipping would be quick. If you decide to pay for a flat rate shipping ill still no charge you the eggs.

 

[daddy_roo]

What breeds you got?

 

[saladin]

It's the wrong time of year to be hatching chicks. Hen's are either going in moult, in moult or coming out of moult. If you want fall chicks then wait until late October. Personally, I'd suggest waiting until spring in your area.

 

[OwlLover]

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If your incubator will hold 42 eggs, that is what you put in. (There's never any problem giving away chicks after you've done the hard part)

What about roos?

 

[manybirds]

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i'de do 13