Hello everyone!
I've been on and looking around BYC for awhile now, but have never worked up the nerve to make my first post.. eek! After researching and learning about having backyard chickens for months now, I've finally convinced my husband and family we should dive right in this spring. We've started our brooder and decided to order our day-old chickens online for February. Soon after, the coop will be up and running. I have my heart set on a few Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Speckled Sussex, and a few Easter Eggers. We will be doing this primarily for eggs and a learning experience for our 6 year old. I think I've got a good handle already what I'll be jumping into - but I'm open to hearing from all the chicken experts on this site! Is there any advice you would pass on to this expecting chicken mama? Ideas on how my dream mixed flock will turn out? Hope to get to know some people on here - I already know how addicting this site can be
I've been on and looking around BYC for awhile now, but have never worked up the nerve to make my first post.. eek! After researching and learning about having backyard chickens for months now, I've finally convinced my husband and family we should dive right in this spring. We've started our brooder and decided to order our day-old chickens online for February. Soon after, the coop will be up and running. I have my heart set on a few Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Speckled Sussex, and a few Easter Eggers. We will be doing this primarily for eggs and a learning experience for our 6 year old. I think I've got a good handle already what I'll be jumping into - but I'm open to hearing from all the chicken experts on this site! Is there any advice you would pass on to this expecting chicken mama? Ideas on how my dream mixed flock will turn out? Hope to get to know some people on here - I already know how addicting this site can be
