- Aug 26, 2010
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So I have 48 chicks from my first order from mcmurray, I ordered 50, so I was supposed to have 51, but they shorted me and I only ended up with 49, then 1 ended up passing, he was really lethargic upon arrival, so now I have 48, so needless to say I have 25 more on their way this week. But, my question is, when should I sell the chickens that I wont be keeping? I already have people wanting to take them, but my husband and daughter get to pick out 5 each they want to keep and of course I am picking some I want to keep as well. We want a big variety, we are trying to keep 2 of each breed. I know my hubby wants to see what they are going to look like as adults and get a feel for personality, so how long do you think we should wait? Also do you think keeping 30 chickens is too much for 2 + acres? I have a huge shed/coop with two kennels on each side for runs, but they will be allowed to free range the whole 2 acres because its privacy fenced. The most chickens I have had at one time was 16 so all opinions and advice would be appreciated
