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Is there a breed that would make an indoor pet/egg layer? Or is it called 'backyard' chicken for a reason?

I just found out that because i am zoned residential, i can't pursue this hobby. *tear*

Great thoughts. I'm new to gardening and chickens. Just now prepping my soil. I hope that the hens will help with my compost. So, i can line the coop with hay/straw. Then just rake it into a pile/hot bed? Will it be ok to let the hens scratch through the pile? *I'd love to see pictures of what...

Gotcha~ I don't know the area well enough to help with that. Good luck

Stafford County!

Sweet! Stafford represented! (I'm a newb and can't help with your heritage birds.)

Stafford

I live near Arlington and am new to keeping chickens. Perhaps I could tend to your flock for you while you are unable? It would help you with your move and I'd have a better understanding of what keeping chickens is actually like.

My condolences for your loss.

I'm glad to see your post. I'm in a very similar stage. I've been planning and prepping for a spring garden. I'm interested in free range hens to help my compost and bring in organic eggs to increase my self-reliance. Like you, I'm in city limits with neighbors. I intend to look into the breed...

It's great to find another neighbor! I'm in Stafford, VA

I'm in Stafford. Glad to find a neighbor!

I just broke the news to my husband that I hope to be a hen enthusiast and that I'd have to keep my chicks indoors for 8 weeks. He said that was fine, but he wants a new computer. Lawl...

I hear ya! This site is proving to be invaluable.

That's great! How much did you spend out of pocket.

Hi all! I'm excited to keep my own hens for eggs and composing help. I look forward to building my own coop. I've been stalking this site for all my research and is time to become a member.