Hello from Miami, FL

[dbelloso]

I am going to try to keep 3 or 4 backyard hens, even though they are not allowed where I live. I chose breeds described as calm/docile to avoid problems with my neighbors. Wish me luck.

 

[iwiw60]

Hello from Oregon!

So what breed did you finally decide on?

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

You might consider house chickens as well. Lots of our members do keep a couple chickens in the house since they can't keep chickens and also for other reasons as well. Here is a thread on house chickens if you have any questions...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/299187/people-with-house-chickens

Good luck and I hope you can keep your birds without any hassle!

 

[dbelloso]

I decided on Red Star, Rhode Island Red, Silver Laced Wyandotte, and Black Australorp.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your hens, hope you don't have problems.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please have a plan B in case your neighbors complain or turn you in for having illegal chickens. You might be fined etc. and given so many days to get rid of them.

You could have some as house pets but, it works out better usually if they are bantam breeds - less space needed, less, feed, less poo to contend with. They would still need a stealth run or something to go out for exercise and chicken business (scratching for bugs)

 

[gander007]

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Michael OShay]

I decided on Red Star, Rhode Island Red, Silver Laced Wyandotte, and Black Australorp.

Welcome to BYC. Occasionally Rhode Island Reds can be aggresive (good layers though). Hope things go well for you.