Felton, Delaware

[tigris777]

I am new here, and new to owning chickens. I am looking to purchase three, perhaps reds, to have as pets and egg layers. I do not know where to purchase them from, nor do i have a chicken coop. I do not want to spend a lot of money on a coop, but i want it to be safe and secure for them. I need some ideas on these things, in the Felton Delaware area. Thanks, Rosalie

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

First you might start by doing some reading in our learning center here on BYC so you know what you are in for. Lots of good reads on all the aspects of keeping poultry....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Then, you might check out our coops section. Lots of members have built coops from pallets or recycled materials for a pretty cheap price...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

Most feed stores this time of year carry chicks. If you are only wanting layers, then make sure you are puchasing chicks from a pullet only bin and not a straight run bin where you can get roosters. You can also get chicks online from hatcheries such as My Pet Chicken, Chickens For Back Yards, Murray McMurray, Ideal, etc....

Here is a nice chart on the different breeds you might want to take a look at. Lots of quick info for each breed...

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Good luck with your new adventure and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you some good links to get you started. You might also check out/ post in your state or states near you threads for where people near you get birds and coops etc https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

 

[gander007]

 

[Tuhmu]

and good luck with all your poultry adventures!

Welcome to BYC!

First you might start by doing some reading in our learning center here on BYC so you know what you are in for. Lots of good reads on all the aspects of keeping poultry....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Then, you might check out our coops section. Lots of members have built coops from pallets or recycled materials for a pretty cheap price...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

Most feed stores this time of year carry chicks. If you are only wanting layers, then make sure you are puchasing chicks from a pullet only bin and not a straight run bin where you can get roosters. You can also get chicks online from hatcheries such as My Pet Chicken, Chickens For Back Yards, Murray McMurray, Ideal, etc....

Here is a nice chart on the different breeds you might want to take a look at. Lots of quick info for each breed...

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Good luck with your new adventure and welcome to BYC!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[tigris777]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you some good links to get you started. You might also check out/ post in your state or states near you threads for where people near you get birds and coops etc https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

 

[drumstick diva]