When to get new chickens?

[Hellomylittleladies]

Since it's Summer in the Northern hemisphere, are you all getting new additions for your flock now, or have you gotten them in Spring?

It's winter where I'm at, and my small flock of pullets have commenced laying. It seems too soon to get more new pullets in the coming Spring.
Yet I'm worried new additions in Summer will stress my current hens at their supposed peak of production.
I'm hoping the new additions will lay a little in autumn and winter while my current ladies moult.

Obviously over-thinking here, but any advice for me please?

 

[Red Mangrove]

Depends on each unique situation. Subtropical people like me should probably aim for fall, so the birds can integrate in a relaxed manner

What snow people do I have no idea

 

[Mrs. K]

When you can get them. I like a multi generational flock, so I add regularly...like last night, when walking by a bin, somehow I came out with 4 chicks...

If you add chicks regularly - it really does not stress out your big girls at all.

Mrs K

 

[Tired old Rooster]

The obvious answer you will get from folks here, is any chance you get.
Personally, I plan on adding four pullets to my tiny flock around October, but you must study your needs and situation. What do you want, what can you handle, is the thing.

 

[user651618]

The obvious answer is any and every time you see chicks at the feed store.

 

[user651618]

Depends on each unique situation. Subtropical people like me should probably aim for fall, so the birds can integrate in a relaxed manner

What snow people do I have no idea

They drive slow in the left lane all over I-75

 

[Sally PB]

They drive slow in the left lane all over I-75

I do not!

I drive slow down the middle of the back roads near me.

 

[Sally PB]

I've gotten chicks in mid-March, mid-May, and mid-June. That seems to work well for me. I want to be able to move them outside at 6 weeks, so mid-March is the earliest I'll get chicks.

I hope my next chicks are broody raised. That would open the timing up a bit.

 

[user651618]

I do not!

I drive slow down the middle of the back roads near me.

TBH I drive slow too

 

[Folly's place]

Slow on iffy pavement, for sure!
And we like to get chicks in spring, not winter!
Mary