Hello everyone!
I am completely new to chickens. I just purchased my first flock on Sunday. I initially purchased 10 from Tractor Supply Company, but one died within a few hours. I went back to speak with them about it and I ended up leaving with 8 more, several of which they gave me for free. Luckily, I have an acre of land that they will have access to, so I think I'll be able to manage all 17 of them. I'm not sure what breeds they are, but based on reading this forum and the way that they are developing in terms of feather colors, I think I have 12 buff orpingtons and 5 white leghorns. My intention is for them to be egg producers. I also purchased 3 ducks when I got my first round of chickens and they are proving to be a much bigger challenge.
I found this website while I was searching the web for information about chicken breeds. It's been a huge help so far in terms of getting questions answered and finding the information I am looking for. One of my other hobbies is woodworking, which will probably come in handy considering the need to build a run.
I look forward to learning from all of you!
I am completely new to chickens. I just purchased my first flock on Sunday. I initially purchased 10 from Tractor Supply Company, but one died within a few hours. I went back to speak with them about it and I ended up leaving with 8 more, several of which they gave me for free. Luckily, I have an acre of land that they will have access to, so I think I'll be able to manage all 17 of them. I'm not sure what breeds they are, but based on reading this forum and the way that they are developing in terms of feather colors, I think I have 12 buff orpingtons and 5 white leghorns. My intention is for them to be egg producers. I also purchased 3 ducks when I got my first round of chickens and they are proving to be a much bigger challenge.
I found this website while I was searching the web for information about chicken breeds. It's been a huge help so far in terms of getting questions answered and finding the information I am looking for. One of my other hobbies is woodworking, which will probably come in handy considering the need to build a run.
I look forward to learning from all of you!
