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We get our chicks next Friday. 8 Buff Orphingtons. What are a few last min tips I need to know

Ok so we are going with the buff Orpingtons and not sure on coop construction yet. The girl at southern states and yall on here have been very helpful. How long can I store the eggs I know that they don't have to be refridgerated at first but not sure how long they last

Do various breeds of chickens get along with each other

What age are the birds right before they start laying regularly

Ok I've been looking at the coops and they are very nice also very pricy. Now I know you need an enclosure and such but what are the basic needs. Windows? Roosts or nest boxes?

What's a good design for a low cost fairly strong coop

Should I get older birds or chicks I would think older but don't know where to get them

Where can I get the chickens from and is it necessary to have a rooster? I was thinking southern states or tractor supply but not sure about the quality of there chicks

Hey yall. We are a husband and wife living in the blue ridge mountains of VA. We are wanting to get started raising a few chickens for eggs and maybe a meat bird or two. Needing a little info on what breeds are best around children and also predator resistant. We aren't going to let them free...