Recent content by mmdeford

WOW- that is alot of information. Can I say I'm overwhelmed?? hahah - My hub and I did pick out a coop plan, based on this site. We can only have 6 chickens per our square footage, and that is way too many for my husband! And we are not allowed to have roosters! Lots to think about, that...

Sounds great - how long does it take to be able to tell what sex they are? Easter is late this year, right? Either way, sounds great. Let's do keep in touch!

Yes- female chicks. Thanks!!

Woohoo- we are neighbors. When do you think you would have some baby Black Orp's available? Maybe 2? Late March/Early April? We are so very excited here.

aww- we have a boxer mix who I hope behaves as well as yours Magilla!

So kind of you!!!! I would be thrilled to source my babies locally - instead of ordering through the mail. Black orpingtons look beautiful!! I am in Lake Villa - do you know where that is?? I will be checking Grayslake Feed, and probably driving over to McHenry F&F.

Thanks for the great tips!! I would love chatty chickens! How loud are we talking though- hahaha I am not planning on hatching my own- at least not initially. Hoping to get baby chicks sometime in late April. Picked out a coop that hub is going to build, along with a dog type kennel...

Hi ChicknScratch, We are looking for good layers, not too broody with calm-to-average temperament. I was thinking about these breeds: Orpington, Australorp, Araucana, Speckled Sussex and/or Plymouth Rocks. My buddy raises chickens in mid-central Illinois and raises Rhode Island Red and red...

Sounds great- would love to see some pics when its done!

Wow-JEPChicks, that is a great looking coop. How are you planning to navigate winters with something so low to the ground?

Yea -I found the Illinois thread. Am new to BYC, wanting to have our first little chicks this spring. Planning our coop/run, etc- Have ideas on a few breeds - are looking for 2-4 to start. We can have up to 6 or 8, according to our newly passed ordinance. YEA. Was looking for ideas on where...

Howdy- I am from NE Illinois- are you NE or NW? I also just joined, but do not have any chickens yet. Just found out we are allowed to have them since an ordinance was passed late last year. I'm curious as to what type of coop you have. Best, Margi