Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
We have 26. A big mix, Rhode Island Reds, Americanus, lavender orphingtons, sapphire gem olive eggers, olive eggers, black jersey giants, fancy white chocians and now 5 Cocoa Marens, 5 Welsummers chicks. The black jersey giants are the real sweethearts of the groupI ask this because I'm growing my flock this year, not merely recouping lost numbers. (We had an issue with predators that caused me to lose over half my flock of 11 last year.) We are in the process of building a bigger, better enclosure with a large shed-type coop that I can easily walk in and clean with a large run. That being said, I've calculated the run and coop can accommodate comfortably about 28 chickens.
Mind you, I'm not aiming for the max number as I like plenty of space and I'm sure my chickens do too. But I was thinking of adding a few more. I'm currently at 15 chickens counting the new batch of chicks that just came in from the hatchery a couple of days ago. So, as I sit here and dream about what sort of breeds I'd like to incorporate into my flock... I'd love to hear about your "dream flock."
My current flock is a mix of Dominicker (Rooster!), Cornish, Black Sexlink, and my new chicks are Easter Eggers. I'd love roughly 20 chickens. If I could find one locally I'd totally snag a Sapphire Olive Egger. I'm keeping a close eye on my local stores and breeders to see what chicks are available, so I can snag breeds on my watch list.
Jersey Giants are so special. My first ever hen.We have 26. A big mix, Rhode Island Reds, Americanus, lavender orphingtons, sapphire gem olive eggers, olive eggers, black jersey giants, fancy white chocians and now 5 Cocoa Marens, 5 Welsummers chicks. The black jersey giants are the real sweethearts of the group
I ask this because I'm growing my flock this year, not merely recouping lost numbers. (We had an issue with predators that caused me to lose over half my flock of 11 last year.) We are in the process of building a bigger, better enclosure with a large shed-type coop that I can easily walk in and clean with a large run. That being said, I've calculated the run and coop can accommodate comfortably about 28 chickens.
Mind you, I'm not aiming for the max number as I like plenty of space and I'm sure my chickens do too. But I was thinking of adding a few more. I'm currently at 15 chickens counting the new batch of chicks that just came in from the hatchery a couple of days ago. So, as I sit here and dream about what sort of breeds I'd like to incorporate into my flock... I'd love to hear about your "dream flock."
My current flock is a mix of Dominicker (Rooster!), Cornish, Black Sexlink, and my new chicks are Easter Eggers. I'd love roughly 20 chickens. If I could find one locally I'd totally snag a Sapphire Olive Egger. I'm keeping a close eye on my local stores and breeders to see what chicks are available, so I can snag breeds on my watch list.
I have to say if I could have more I would. Im at 14 but I would love about 30. I love different sized eggs and different colours. I love my silkies they are so friendly. Love my Araucana because of the beautiful egg colour, would match in with your nice easter eggers. I love my Laced Wyandotte and Plymouth Rock because of the beautiful feathers. I also have Bantams, isa browns, white sussex, Australorp and love them all. As you can hear I love a mixed flock and mine all get along well, large and small. . I WANT a really big hen like Brahma or Jersey Giant. Lol. Never have enough chickens.