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« on: April 13, 2008, 21:26 »
Hi Im thinking about getting some chickens, is there a minimum on how many i should keep, as we dont want large amount of uneaten eggs, i was thinking of 2. thanks

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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2008, 21:29 »
one on its own would be lonely. two would be absolutely fine.

tho not many people stop at two, they are very addictive.

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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2008, 21:31 »
Best to make the house and run suitable for about 30 just in case  :roll:

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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2008, 21:36 »
thanks for your quick response, me and wifey are getting very eggsited (sorry couldnt resist) about getting our new feathered friends, a friend of ours started with a couple and now has at least a dozen, plus ducks and geese. ill keep you informed of our growing family.

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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2008, 21:39 »
Quote from: "babe"
one on its own would be lonely. two would be absolutely fine.

tho not many people stop at two, they are very addictive.


Come on Babe now be fair, we stop at two AT A TIME TWICE A WEEK :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2008, 22:26 »
its true they are very addictive i got 6 about 3 weeks ago and ive just ordered 10 more which are due anyday !!

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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2008, 06:45 »
We started with 2. We have a normal sized family garden and thought that would be perfect. 4 months later we now have 5. I know everyone says it but you really wont stop at 2. And if you end up with a glut of eggs im sure your neighbours would welcome some. My daughter is 2 and she now wants a white chicken. Any ideas of breeds? Weve got a bantum, a hybrid and 3 ex batts. Good luck with your chickens. You are going to love them.

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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2008, 07:57 »
You may think that you are only going to have two, it never works, we started with six and now have 30 with another 18 still in the incubator.
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2008, 09:30 »
I have 3 beautiful ex-batts but I would love room for more  :(  I have to settle to being Aunty Wildeone to everyone elses chooks for now!.
1 x hubby
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2008, 14:17 »
I agree, you'll never stick at two!  :roll: Don't know how many Babe has but I'm sure she hasn't finished yet! Not finished until EVERY useable henspace is filled!! 8)

Good luck! We're also eggsited waiting for your photos! :lol:  :lol:

Judi



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