You’ve decided that you want to raise backyard chickens  Now, the question of what you need to get comes up  Many people are quick to choose a breed, but often overlook a very important question- “How many hens and roosters do I need?”  You may be surprised to know that you don’t need a rooster at all if you’re just looking to have fresh eggs  Hens will produce eggs even when a rooster isn’t around!

But, if you’re set on having a rooster and you dream of a backyard farm, baby chicks, and being woken up by the crow of