Hello, all!

[MrsLedbetter]

I'm a new BYC member in Central Florida and I've just built my first coop and am looking for laying hens. I'd like a hearty breed with high yield/larger size eggs. Chickens are my first step toward becoming self-sufficient. My ultimate goal is to own some land with cows (dairy and beef), horses, chickens and crops. But for now, we're trying chickens. Does anybody have any breed suggestions and/or know where I can get them in the Central Florida area? Thanks to all!

MrsLedbetter

 

[Kevin565]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

You could check the Florida thread for others in your area

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, MrsLedbetter, and

! Great to have you here! I agree about checking out the Florida thread as suggested by 1muttsfan. I would also advise taking a gander at the breed thread here https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds to learn more about breeds suited for your area. Good luck to you!!

 

[weimarmama]

&

from Alabama. Glad you joined us. x2 definitely check out the places mentioned. Good luck

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio...so glad you joined

 

[PFSfarmer]

There is great people and info here

 

[liz9910]

from California!

 

[Chick1043]

from Idaho!