Greetings from Waynesville, MO!

[Katie-The-Slayer]

Hello, BYC!

I've been lurking this forum for a while, and finally decided to just make an account! My name's Katie, and while I don't have chickens yet, I plan on getting some in the next year or so! It's been a dream of mine for a long time, but before living here in Waynesville, we lived on a military base, where no chickens were permitted....so I'm looking to finally make my dreams a reality!!

I live with my husband, our 2 big dogs, and one cat. When we get chickens, I initially aim to have 3 hens. Starting with a small number as to not overwhelm myself, and because we're uncertain how long exactly we will be living here (4 or 5 years minimum, as far as we know! That military life....yaaaaayyyy). Some breeds I'm interested in are Plymouth Barred Rocks, Golden/Silver Laced Wyandottes, Buff Orpingtons, and Silkies!

Pleasure meeting you all! <3

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck! If you are looking for hen's that lay well and are a decent eating size, then silkies won't be for you. They lay small egg's, and very often lay a few, and then try to hatch them out. They do make nice pet's, though!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Katie and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<Click there to go to the thread.

BYC has an APP!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal community! Best wishes and have Lots of FUN!

 

[Cyprus]

Hello and we are so glad to have you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Katie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Hopefully you will be able to get your chickens soon. Good luck.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Hello, BYC!

I've been lurking this forum for a while, and finally decided to just make an account! My name's Katie, and while I don't have chickens yet, I plan on getting some in the next year or so! It's been a dream of mine for a long time, but before living here in Waynesville, we lived on a military base, where no chickens were permitted....so I'm looking to finally make my dreams a reality!!

I live with my husband, our 2 big dogs, and one cat. When we get chickens, I initially aim to have 3 hens. Starting with a small number as to not overwhelm myself, and because we're uncertain how long exactly we will be living here (4 or 5 years minimum, as far as we know! That military life....yaaaaayyyy). Some breeds I'm interested in are Plymouth Barred Rocks, Golden/Silver Laced Wyandottes, Buff Orpingtons, and Silkies!

Pleasure meeting you all! <3

Welcome!

If you’re looking to get baby chicks Cackle Hatchery is right down the road a piece from you ( in Lebanon)...

If you’re looking to start off with hens that are laying you might watch RollaNet... sort of a local Craig’s list

There are currently some SL Wyandotte hens listed just south of the base:
http://shopping.rollanet.org/category/489/Poultry/listings/1413098/Silver-Laced-Wyandot.html

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[alexa009]

Hello, Katie, welcome to Backyard Chickens! Congratulations for becoming part of the flock!
I think Buff Orpingtons are a good start for commencing a flock. They have big personalities and mine are still laying eggs at 3 years.