chickens for fun and hobby

[Nowega Farm]

I have no prior experience with chickens. Horses and dogs have been my companions in the past. Dogs are all I have currently. I am ready to expand.
Do chickens do well with donkeys or horses or goats?
I would like colorful chickens that are friendly less than 10 chickens to begin.
What breeds are healthy and easier to raise?
Any suggestions for getting started raising chickens would be welcome.

questions:
best ground cover for coop area
are the portable fencing good to use
Are vaccinations required and what kind?
what type grain to feed in addition to free range

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I can't answer questions about co-existing.

I'd suggest searching from this link to answer your various questions -Learning Center

 

[ChickenGirl555]

I would suggest Barred Rocks as a good starting breed!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and I hope you enjoy the site.

In answer to your questions I use wood shavings in the coop and it’s a great choice. In the run, the best I’ve found is hardwood woodchip (from my friend who is a tree surgeon).

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have no prior experience with chickens. Horses and dogs have been my companions in the past. Dogs are all I have currently. I am ready to expand.
Do chickens do well with donkeys or horses or goats?
I would like colorful chickens that are friendly less than 10 chickens to begin.
What breeds are healthy and easier to raise?
Any suggestions for getting started raising chickens would be welcome.

questions:
best ground cover for coop area
are the portable fencing good to use
Are vaccinations required and what kind?
what type grain to feed in addition to free range

Welcome to Backyard Chickens barred are a nice start large brown eggs, easter eggers give blue eggs or green eggs kinda a olive color . Anything works for ground cover best is flat ground as birds will strip the ground starter is good for chicks basic layer is for layers

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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[Boots And Chicken Poop]

Great to have you!!

1. Yes, chickens get along well with goats, donkeys, and horses.
2. If you got a mixture of Speckled Sussex, Jubilee orpingtons (or buff), Black Australorps, and Rhode Island Reds you'd have a nice color variety and a easy to maintain flock.
3. Sand or pine shavings are a good grounding for chickens.
4. Vaccinations are not required. I have chickens that are not vaccinated and are perfectly fine and healthy.

I hope I could be of some help for you.