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Baby Chicks -- Do I really need to create a great chickie nation?

Baby Chicks — Do I really need to create a great chickie nation?

Posted on May 2, 2023May 3, 2023 by makeitonthehomestead

Actually, yes. Yes I do. Why? Two reasons… One, because I have too many roosters and not enough hens. The ideal ratio is one rooster for 10 hens. I have 9 hens and 2 roosters. It’s going ok, but I need to balance it out better because I don’t want my hens to be overworked. READ MORE

Posted in Raise It Tagged baby chicks, Brood, buying chickens, incubator

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