Finding our breeds/chicks

[Ccort]

Thanks again. I'm not sure the dimensions of my coop off the top of my head but the run is 6*12 feet and 6 foot high. I wanted to be able to walk into it. It does have two nesting boxes although I am thinking the windows are smaller than 2*2. There are two windows.
I will definitely look at those who tolerate confinement. The coop is attached to the run so they can come in and out and its all fully enclosed. I will let them free range when I am with them, but only then because we have hawks. Fortunately, I will be out with them a lot during the summer months.

 

[3KillerBs]

Thanks again. I'm not sure the dimensions of my coop off the top of my head but the run is 6*12 feet and 6 foot high. I wanted to be able to walk into it. It does have two nesting boxes although I am thinking the windows are smaller than 2*2. There are two windows.
I will definitely look at those who tolerate confinement. The coop is attached to the run so they can come in and out and its all fully enclosed. I will let them free range when I am with them, but only then because we have hawks. Fortunately, I will be out with them a lot during the summer months.

That's a very nice-sized run for 4 birds -- generous space helps with both sanitation and behavior.

Can you get measurements and photos for the coop? We will help you get your setup fine-tuned to make your chicken-keeping successful.

 

[Ccort]

That's a very nice-sized run for 4 birds -- generous space helps with both sanitation and behavior.

Can you get measurements and photos for the coop? We will help you get your setup fine-tuned to make your chicken-keeping successful.

Absolutely. I'll try to take some tonight, if not too dark for it to show well. If not, tomorrow.

 

[Ccort]

I would recommend wyondottes, ameraucanas, and easter eggers. They are all very friendly, lay moderately well, have combs that suffer less in the cold, and are less likely to suffer reproduction issues (compared to the high production sex links).

Would you recommend the Olive Egger in that group? I love the green eggs!

 

[Ccort]

I am increasingly interested in the light Brahma..just one. My concern is if I have enough room for one to be content. Thoughts?

 

[3KillerBs]

I am increasingly interested in the light Brahma..just one. My concern is if I have enough room for one to be content. Thoughts?

Light Brahmas are physically very large, but they are also calm and laid back. Usually they get too heavy to fly (the one in my avatar can achieve a short flight of *maybe* 18 inches above the ground when powerfully motivated by the thought that someone else is getting a treat she isn't sharing).

They fit OK in the usual 12" nestbox but may need ramps to get up to roosts that are higher than a short jump off the ground and maybe a little extra space on the roost but aren't nearly as active or prone to roam as some of the small, light birds.

 

[Ccort]

Thanks again. I took the advice here of looking based on what I needed first and am thinking that a Barred Rock and an Easter egger would surely be great for us with my other possibilities being the Light Brahma, Orpington, White Rock, Golden Comet. Funny how my list changes!

 

[Iluveggers]

Our plymouth rocks are the friendliest chickens we have, and due to their reputation will be adding some Orpingtons next year!

I suggest Ideal to order from, as you can order a small amount of birds (minimum purchase $30), for only $7 shipping. Probably would have to get 6-8 to hit the minimum, but maybe split an order with someone?

 

[mrskenmore]

I LOVE love love my rocks, my orpingtons were probably one of my all time favorite breeds and had a great Easter egger too! I would get three different breeds so you can see what you like, but you can't really go wrong with the cackle three hen special breeds that they offer anyway. Good luck and have fun! I ordered my spring chicks from Mt healthy today! Included both a lavender orpington and a barred rock