Hello All!

[Tookie]

Welcome! Nice to meet you. Good luck with all your plans.

 

[N F C]

Hi, if you haven't already done so, check out the Learning Center (it's under the Articles tab). And you can always find help with questions in the forums. Best wishes!

 

[triciayoung]

Howdy, welcome to BYC!
Glad you joined us. Hope to see you around.

Romans 3:18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes"

 

[triciayoung]

Just joined the forum. Will be starting the journey of raising chickens in the coming weeks. Looking forward to gaining as much knowledge as possible!

Welcome. You will like it here. Many folks are very generous with their experience and time.

 

[Yard Farmer]

Romans 3:18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes"

Amen, that's right!

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Just joined the forum. Will be starting the journey of raising chickens in the coming weeks. Looking forward to gaining as much knowledge as possible!

You should start with Plymouth Barred Rock

 

[RehobothTony]

You should start with Plymouth Barred Rock

That was on the table as well as Rhode Island Reds..

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

That was on the table as well as Rhode Island Reds..

Ha! The thing is, all the guides and breed references will say that they are a “docile” breed. In reality, I know from experience that Rhode Island Red are the pit bulls of chickens. When raised right, they are good birds, and often the leaders of the flock. If you raise them the least bit wrong however, they will try to eat your eyes. I once had to separate a meat bird, because I had ten or so Rhode Island’s that were eating him alive. Once they get a taste of blood, you cannot stop them.

 

[RehobothTony]

That's what I heard, but one of our employees has been raising chickens for years and has never had a problem with them. I guess you are right about how they are raised...what advise do you have on what to avoid when raising them? (If we go with the Reds).

 

[Lazy Farmer]