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They will be pets for the most part. And as a bonus we get some eggs. We have tons of chickens at the farm, but we decided to get some for our yard.

5 Barred Rock Pullets 2 Silver Laced Wyandotte (Straight Run) 1 White Rock Rooster

On April 1st we'll be getting a few more 2 Light Brahma Pullets 2 Americana Pullets 2 Breasted Bronze Turkeys (Straight Run)

Still trying to find a couple Ocellated Turkeys

They will be pets for the most part. And as a bonus we get some eggs. We have tons of chickens at the farm, but we decided to get some for our yard. 5 Barred Rock Pullets 2 Silver Laced Wyandotte (Straight Run) 1 White Rock Rooster On April 1st we'll be getting a few more 2 Light Brahma Pullets 2 Americana Pullets 2 Breasted Bronze Turkeys (Straight Run) Still trying to find a couple Ocellated Turkeys
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Keep a close eye on them. The breeders have been under so much pressure that the chicks are becoming inbred. My wife has gotten chickens the past 3 years, and almost all of them went nuts or had major health issues and had to be culled

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So far they all appear to be pretty healthy. I think one of the Wyandottes might have stunted growth though.

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So we get to name them?

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Sure. We only have 2 of 8 named right now. And we still have another 6 on the way. I need some good names for the turkeys.

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As a mostly city person my whole life, I'm curious how well do having yard chickens helps with insect control around your house and yard?

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They eat the bugs so you get eggs. Also, they do wonders for the soil quality.

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I'm hoping they will help cut back on some of the earwigs around my house. We have close to 30 free range chickens at the farm and I hardly ever get bit by mosquitoes while I'm there. I've watched them destroy and eat an entire yellow jacket nest before too.