Hello from Nebraska

[ruthie]

I am so excited! I have 6 2 day old barred rock chicks in the kitchen. A hubby who helped me build an incubator and 2 sheds that he helped me make into coops. A 5 year old grandson with a hundred and one questions about the chickens. I forgot to mention that I am new to chickens. I have been doing a lot of research and this is the best site I have found. My problem now is what to do with an empty incubator and 2 coops. Any suggestions on what type of chickens would be good for a 5 year old? I would like different breeds. I am sure I will have a lot of questions so thanks in advance

 

[redoak]

My buff orpingtons are very nice.

 

[Imp]

from Washington

Imp

 

[wingnut1]

Hey, ruthie! Congrats on your new chicks!!!! On chickens and 5 year olds... that is a toughie... one thing you might want to do is to go to www.mypetchicken.com -- they have a really nice section on how to pick a breed - you can select features like temperament, appearance, and their little script will list for you the breeds that meet your specifications!!!

Welcome to BYC!

 

[ruthie]

I feel like a kid in a candy store, so much to chose from. I like them all. We get very cold winters. Are some breeds more cold hardy than others? I wouldn't want to get something that would not do well in this area.

 

[ruthie]

Thanks I'll do that. He has been good so far he looks but doesn't touch. I told him I will help him hold one when they are a little older, he thinks it's sad that they don't have a mother. When I know the incubator holds the proper temp and humidity. I will look into getting some eggs.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[n-da-woods]

Welcome To BYC from NC

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Hey, cool the nebraska group is growing!!
Where are you located?
There are many breeds that are cold hardy, but it depends what you want the chicks for, (meat, eggs, pets, showing, breeding, etc.)

 

[debilorrah]

I have to agree with the Buff Orpingtons....