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Ordered our chickens all Hens! We have the following coming in a few weeks! Buff Orphington Blue Cochin Barred Rock Black Australorp New Hampshire Red White Polish We are so egg-cited!

OK, I think we have settled on the following. Maybe. Thinking 3 each of the below (total 15)... chicken math has already set in. Buff Orphington Blue Cochin New Hampshire Red Black Australorp Americana Maybe Silkies... Wondering - should I get the ones locally that are 3 months old and...

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yeah, I guess I am making a big deal out of the noise, I know they make noise when they lay eggs, I just don't want them to be noisy all the time. I have heard some roosters crow all day (very loudly) and don't really want the hens to be loud all day. I am sure most of my neighbors will be...

OK, so DH is changing the game plan. He is wanting New Hampshire Reds. So we are thinking 2-3 each of the following. New Hampshire Reds Buff Orphingtons Black Australorp & maybe Easter Eggers Anyone have advise? I think the most important thing is that they are friendly and somewhat...

What a cutie! Thanks for the wonderful idea!

Re: Silkies Funny! He is pretty dumb! Hubby has been working on the coop and I don't think I can talk him into another one just yet. I may could make one of those itty bitty one's myself... maybe??? There is a fella near us that is selling some (2 & 3 month olds), but they have not had...

Wonderful information! Thank you all so much! I will work on DD and see if she will be content with an Easter Egger instead of 3 silkies.

Thanks, I thought I would have about 7 or so hens to start. DD really wants a silkie. So I was trying to find a good mix for my flock. I don't think I want a rooster. At least not right now. Maybe add one later? My MIL had a rooster that would flog her (we think it may have been a...

So you suggest the Red Stars and only Red Stars?

I am New to raising chickens and am starting a new flock, and have a few questions. 1) What breed(s) should I get. Preferred traits Friendly birds that like children. Quiet brids - won't be too loud and disturb the neighbors. Nice Egg production - of course - but not excessive, just for us...