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Tboy-Corduroy

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(1) Are you new to chickens?

Hi y'all! I am new to chickens; but I am taking my time to do my research before doing anything crazy. I live in a super hot area of California (zone 9a, 100F+ degrees in summer, mild winters) and I am currently looking into building a coop/run, and raising two docile/friendly hens in my backyard.

The two chicken breeds I am considering are Barred Plymouth Rocks and Olive Eggers. If you have any suggestions, books, resources or videos on how to get started with chickens do share!! :o)

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?


My partner and I are currently landscaping my late-grandfather's property, we have a rather large backyard right next to a highway and hard-pan clay soil. We are turning the property into a California native landscape and garden, removing all the turf, and trying to make it a habitable place for local wildlife and insects.

Chickens would be a great addition into scratching up the soil, eating up buggies, and obviously their poop would do the soil a great service!

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?


I am currently a student studying in Studio Arts; specifically with oil painting. I am getting my certification to become an educator!

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.


I'd love to get to know queer folks in agriculture/gardening communities! I know they are out there, but that would be fun!

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D


Since I started researching chickens sometime late last year; particularly for bookmarking DIY guides and coop building.
 
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Hi, if you want some input on breeds, check out this article from the Learning Center:
Pickin' the Right Frickin' Chicken

A mix of breeds might be nice to try so you can find out what breed (or breeds) you prefer.

When it comes to building a coop, consider an open air coop...you'll need a lot of ventilation with your temps.

Best wishes with your plans!
 
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Nice to have you here!!

You want coop that’s in some shade if at all possible, lots and lots of ventilation, absolutely no chicken wire - it’s not keeping any predators out. Use 1/2 inch hardware cloth !!!
Make the coop and run bigger than what you think you need for 2 or 3 chickens, chicken math is real (says someone that said ‘oh, 4 chickens would be perfect….. I’ve had up to 24). Check out the learning center, there’s a great section on coops and runs of all sizes and types.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ken-coops.12/#:~:text=Articles-,Chicken Coops
 
Greetings & Salutations. Welcome Tboy.

Definitely plan on more than 2. Possibly 5, for a flock. Yes, open air, Yes plenty of ventilation. Absolutely hardware cloth and not chicken wire. If you run into questions or problems, post and we will answer.

This is a wonderful site on which to Learn and enjoy.
We are pleased to have you in the community.
 

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