Hello from Tampa Bay!

[a.kam]

Hi! I don't have any chickens yet but I'm definitely planning on getting a couple - I joined this forum so I could learn to do it right the first time. I've never had chickens before, even though I grew up on a farm. Looking forward to getting a few for eggs and pets.

Any suggestions for what variety of chickens to get? I'd like something that's friendly and not easily spooked (I have 2 big dogs with whom they will be sharing the backyard) - and good layers, of course!

 

[Woods_Woman]

from Oregon. I personally like Polish, mine lay pretty well and are extremely friendly.

 

[a.kam]

Ooh, those are pretty, too!

 

[debby730]

I have cohins, silkies, and a few RIR's just for the larger size eggs. Have fun with them!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. I have had Wyandottes, Barred rocks and Buff Orpintons that are usually calm and friendly, not my White Rock though. She is a real flake. I hear the Buckeye are also calm, but I haven't had one of those yet.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Dogs will spook and chase/possibly kill chickens. You'll have to keep one or the other penned up.

 

[chickflick247]

from CA

 

[Desert Rooster]

Hello

and

from Hesperia,Ca

 

[a.kam]

Nah, I know my dogs well enough to know they won't kill the chickens, but they will definitely be interested. I didn't intend to let them all run around free together, but there will be some contact between them (can't be helped - my yard isn't all that big). Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!

 

[Attack Chicken]

from Indiana!