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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.

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...

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...