Hi everyone,
Well, I finally decided to at least join up on BYC. I can't say my family and I will definitely be starting up our own little flock in the near future, but I have hopes for next year. Too many other projects around the house and yard this year.
I'm also a fan of learning as much as I can before going into or committing to something; especially if they involve living things! I know mistakes can and will happen, but to stave off the worst and make everything the best I can is my ultimate goal. I'm currently reading "Chick Days". What does everyone think of this book? I'm blaming finding this at a books sale at work for 50 cents for spurring on my interest in chickens again!
Anyway, I'm big into history, especially American history so have been reading up on Heritage breeds. I've browsed around The Livestock Conservancy website and am talking to fellow history dorks (hmmmm Dorkings maybe?) about breeds that were around in the19th century and before. Dominiques seem like a nice breed all round.
I know we won't be looking for chickens with high egg production and will probably only have a small flock of 3-4 hens. Already checked in with the township on restrictions, laws and ordinances. Luckily there isn't much to worry! Just how far to put a coop from the rear and side yard. Probably won't get a rooster, just to keep our neighbors happy neighbors (even though I'd bet they'll not blink an eye, they're awesome folks!).
Guess that's about enough for now.
Matt
Well, I finally decided to at least join up on BYC. I can't say my family and I will definitely be starting up our own little flock in the near future, but I have hopes for next year. Too many other projects around the house and yard this year.
I'm also a fan of learning as much as I can before going into or committing to something; especially if they involve living things! I know mistakes can and will happen, but to stave off the worst and make everything the best I can is my ultimate goal. I'm currently reading "Chick Days". What does everyone think of this book? I'm blaming finding this at a books sale at work for 50 cents for spurring on my interest in chickens again!
Anyway, I'm big into history, especially American history so have been reading up on Heritage breeds. I've browsed around The Livestock Conservancy website and am talking to fellow history dorks (hmmmm Dorkings maybe?) about breeds that were around in the19th century and before. Dominiques seem like a nice breed all round.
I know we won't be looking for chickens with high egg production and will probably only have a small flock of 3-4 hens. Already checked in with the township on restrictions, laws and ordinances. Luckily there isn't much to worry! Just how far to put a coop from the rear and side yard. Probably won't get a rooster, just to keep our neighbors happy neighbors (even though I'd bet they'll not blink an eye, they're awesome folks!).
Guess that's about enough for now.
Matt
