Can't wait to have a flock!

Lunar Rain

Chirping
6 Years
Mar 8, 2013
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Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
Hello all. I am new to the forum. My family and I are looking forward to raising our own flock for pets, eggs, and lawn ornaments. ^_^
Once we get to our new home this summer we will be working on the chicken yard. So while we are waiting during these 2 long months, we are gathering as much information and ideas as possible for our future flock. I have a few questions, what would many of you consider to be the children and cold weather friendly chickens? I really like the Cochin, Plymouths, and Orpingtons. I would like for them to be able to enjoy a few bugs in our yard and garden and not worry about them wondering off.
 
Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined BYC

Have to say I absolutely love your avatar! So cute

As for the breeds you mentioned....I have had all 3 and loved them all. Orpingtons are so fluffy and friendly, the Rocks I had were friendly but a little more independent and bossy. I have bantam cochins now and they are very friendly and love to be with humans altho they are very broody.

Good luck with whatever you choose. I wish I could have a few of each breed. Love them all
 
Hello and welcome to BYC
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X2 on the avatar! It's so cute.
 
Thank you, I found the avatar off of my fb newsfeed and thought that it would be perfect for here. We are going to start off with about 15. So I thought a mixture of Fluffy peepers would be awesome for us to enjoy. Looking at a combination of 3 different breeds that are friendly and easy going. I am not sure of where we are planning on getting them from, whether we are going to local farms or order them.
 
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Maybe the cochin bantams would be good for the kids - the large ones probably too heavy - are they young children?I f you weren't concerned about the cold, I would add silkies to that, kids and silkies really seem to go together.
 
I am loving this forum. There are some amazing pictures and information. I love how friendly everyone is to each other. Thank you for making me feel welcome and this the place where I will share my future flock adventures.
 

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