Chicken noob introduction

[Tink2016]

Hi everyone, I'm Steph. My boyfriend and I just bought a house and have agreed to raise some byc he's had chickens on a much larger scale; whereas I'm a totally noobie at this. Any tips & tricks to get started are more than welcome. TIA

 

[Skylercarr]

If you decide to build a coop make sure it's predator safe and has good ventilation. Do you want chickens for meat, eggs, or just as a pet?

 

[Tink2016]

Right now we are just looking for eggs, but not opposed to meat down the road.

 

[Skylercarr]

White leghorn hens lay the most eggs they lay white eggs. I have 6 golden laced wayandotts, one silver laced wayandott, and one barnevelder. They all will lay brown eggs. I really would like to get some ameracunas because they lay blue eggs. There are other breeds that will lay lots of eggs it just depends what kind of breed you want.

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

Be sure to visit the "learning center' tab to help get you started.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Steph - head for Learning Center & then impress BF with all your knowledge.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC, Steph. Glad you decided to join our flock. X2 on trailrider330 and drumstick diva; if you haven't done so already, definitely check out our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center. There is loads of useful information there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck to you and your boyfriend in getting your flock.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!