Recent content by erstreetman

Hey I actually qualify for something for once! Here's my intro post - everyone has been amazingly welcoming, with lots of advice and plenty of article links that I'm excited to follow up on. One additional question I've had is how can I find local chicks for sale, aside from at Tractor Supply...

That would be heartbreaking - consider me warned! And thank you

I have updated my original post and am answering here - I am mostly interested in layers, but I am trying to convince myself that I would also enjoy dual-purpose hens.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm new, and doing as much homework as I can before I get my first chicks this spring (2) How many chickens do you have right now? None - but I think three or four will fit in the backyard of our 9k sqft lot (3) What breeds do you...