From time to time, we’ve had to downsize our flock It’s emotional Saying goodbye to the feathery friends who have generously given us eggs is hard An empty coop, lacking the bubbly chicken energy is a sad place Downsizing or eliminating a flock can be distressing and tricky

Why Downside a Flock

People downsize a flock for many reasons Here are a few we have had to use

• We’re moving and can’t have chickens in our new home
• Our hens are getting old and aren’t laying many eggs We need to replace them with younger ones
• We bought chicks when egg