Newbie here!!

[Dynamite25]

Hi! I am very excited to have found this site! No chickens yet, we are getting 2 as soon as we get the coop and supplies. I am looking forward toreading everyones posts!

 

[N F C]

Thank you NorthFLAChick! We had thought we would get only 2, but the coop we are looking at holds 2-4, so its something to think about!

I have been doing a great deal of research as far as what breed, but we havent decided yet. Can you recommend any friendly, heat and cold hardy breeds? We were talking about brown eggs, but arent set on that. Also, we were looking for one that wasn't extremely broody, and didnt mind being handled.

Sorry, thats quite a list of requirements! Lol

Here's a link to an article in the Learning Center that might help you sort it out:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...cken-guide-to-picking-backyard-chicken-breeds

And I found this breed trait chart a good reference tool when I was picking birds for my flock:
http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Some of the breeds that first come to my mind are: Black Australorps, hybrids (like the red or black sex links), Speckled Sussex and Plymouth Rocks. I'm sure others will have more recommendations. The thing to keep in mind, is every bird is different so you'll find some individual birds in each breed that don't quite "fit" the breed traits.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi there and welcome to BYC

Great that you have joined us. If you have not done so yet, check out the Learning Centre - lots of great resources there, and also the Coops section as it may help you in your designing or choosing your coop. Thread searching is also a good way to research specific topics. Your state thread should put you in touch with other BYC members local to you also.

Good luck with your impending chicken adventure.

CT

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! What an exciting time for you I'm sure you will enjoy your new chicken adventures very much. As CT said the learning centre is a great place to check out ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Wishing you the very best of luck with your new chickens.
Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. X2 on CTKen and Yorkshire coop; if you haven't done so already, definitely check out our Learning Center. There is lots of useful information there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Cheers.

 

[Dynamite25]

Thank you all, for your kind words and welcome! I am from a county in Richmond, Virginia. Any one else in my area?

 

[Michael OShay]

Thank you all, for your kind words and welcome!

You're welcome.

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined us at BYC. Put your state name in the searchbox and it should pop up. You may find some local bycers.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Dynamite25]

Thank you!!