Hello from MN

[countrygirlkp]

Hello from MN! We are new to chickens, my husband is just finishing our coop so I am getting excited about purchasing our first chickens. We are planning on getting 12 layers and 13 meat birds, I am quickly learning about different breeds and which ones will perform the best, so if anyone has a recommendation please feel free to share. I have heard not to purchase chickens from the local feed store so I am looking at ordering from a hatchery. I have a 8 & 9 year old so it will be a family affair, and they do know these are not pets and will be butchered or used for their intended purpose. I am thankful for this forum and I hope to learn lots and make some friends along the way.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[mamawolf544]

from Texas.
I happen to love Turken/Naked Neck hens for layers myself. They are a great dual purpose bird. They lay very well, have a very good feed to egg ratio. Dont mind confinement.
I just love mine.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[DDNONIN2016]

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

 

[greymane]

 

[Marthab1953]

Welcome from Riverside CA. Orpingtons would be good where you live! I would not get the fast growing Cornish X Rocks and/or Cornish Roasters. They grow too fast and have soo many health problems you will be sorry. I would not advise them for first time chicken raisers.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Google the Henderson Chicken Chart for very helpful breed information