Getting started with your own flock of hens
It’s easy to get started with a small backyard flock. You don’t have to have a lot of chickens, in fact, you can have just one hen. But since they are sociable creatures and like to fluff up and huddle together in cold weather, it’s nicer to have at least two or three. If the idea of a having a rooster keeps you from getting hens, don’t worry. Hens don’t need to have a rooster around to lay eggs. In fact, they appear quite content without a male in their midst, constantly trying to mount them. Some roosters deserve their bad reputations. They crow loudly, not just in the morning, but during all sunny hours. They are often aggressive. That said, some people like having roosters. They like that a rooster will warn the flock about hawks and foxes. They like their big, brassy personalities. And roosters are often very handsome birds. Just keep in mind that having a rooster is a choice, not a necessity.
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