For early birds only?

[KLIL]

Hello from down under Australia and welcome to BYC!
You are going to love it here.

Feel free to pop by and share your daily updates for 2019 too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flock-life-journeys-2019.1286370/

Lovely to meet you and hope to speak more.

 

[N F C]

You'll find that members have various ways of doing things, you just have to find what works best for you. But as @FlappyFeathers advised...3 chickens (or 4 or 5) is better than 2. You don't want to be left with a single, lonely bird if something goes wrong.

Best of luck to you with all your plans!

 

[Melky]

Three is a good starting number for chickens and order only females do do not get stuck with a roo. Contact your local planning commission to see what it takes to own duck or fowl. Laws and ordinances may dictate type of structure, numbers, ban Roos or any at all, and location on property. Sometimes you need to apply or get a permit.

Three chickens can lay a dozen eggs per week so plenty. The chickens get used to the schedule you set.

 

[Melky]

Here is an article on choosing chicken breeds. See breed chart inside. Can download zip file and open on desk top.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/author/melky.520767/

More direct link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/choosing-the-right-breed-for-you.74446/

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[JedJackson]

You're getting great advice, so I'll just say welcome, and I hope you enjoy BYC.

 

[happy duck]

Hi all,
Thanks for all the amazing information you’ve shared on this site!! I don’t currently have backyard squawks but it’s looking like my hubby and I will be moving somewhere that can accommodate a small backyard flock. Yay!! I think I’m interested in Pekins but not really decided since I’m a bit intimidated by the extra work ducks require since I’m a newbie (although the duck guard idea is encouraging ) One question I have is would chickens or ducks be ok if I wasn’t able to visit them until 9 or 10am? Or are they only pets suited to very early risers? And is it ok to have only 2 or 3 in the flock? Thx!

Yes!!! Get pekins! They are the best! I have a male and I never go to see him without a leaving with a smile. I get my ducks out of there coop when I can, but no latter then 10 AM. I have 4 ducks but 3 is great too! 2 ducks can be good but if one dies the other will get very lonely. My pekin is in my avatar! Welcome to the flock!..forgot to say that!!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome! Glad you decided to join

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to BYC

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!!!!!