Hello from Clarksville, TN!

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narh1406

narh1406

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Hellooooooo! We are starting our "backyard" flock and found this amazing site! We are currently researching chicken coop ideas for our climate and possible breeds (I am a research kind of gal
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). We have over an acre of land and can have a max of 6 gals in our coop according to our hen ordinance. We have had family members raising chickens while living in CO and CA and we are ready to start our own chicken journey! I am so EXCITED!
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Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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So glad you could join our community! Have you stopped by our coops pages yet? Lots of great ideas from our members here that might help you build yours...https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

And while you are there, take a look at our learning center as well. Lots of good tips on how much space chickens need, how to properly raise them and keep them happy healthy and safe...https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy this new journey you are on and welcome to our flock!
 
Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. There are some good breed comparison charts at http://albc-usa.etapwss.com/images/uploads/docs/pickachicken.pdf, http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/breed-list.aspx, and http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html. Also, Murray McMurray has an excellent "chick selector" tool at http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chick_selector.html to help you determine which breeds are best for you. Just be sure and click on "show more characteristics." If your looking for personal recommendations, I would recommend Black Sex Links if sheer egg production is your goal. They are hardy, friendly egg laying machines, consistently cranking out over 300 eggs per year. If you're thinking more the standard, dual-purpose breed route, I would recommend Black Australorps. They are extremely hardy (in both cold and heat), calm and friendly (my children, and now my grandduaughter, made lap pets our of them), and the best layers of the standard, brown egg laying breeds. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Whatever breeds you end up getting, good luck with your flock.
 
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