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[N F C]

Hi Gail,

In addition to all the chicken chat, there are hobby forums here you might enjoy:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16176/gardening
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/41/hobbies

Thanks for joining us!

 

[N F C]

Hello Gail;

I am a newbie too. I am intending to start a small flock this spring as well. The climate here can be challenging, we are zone 2b - 3. We outside of town and are not limited to a specific number of birds. I have 3 active households to supply. I would be glad of advice on breeds and size of flock. Perhaps 8 - 10 Sussex?

We have 2 Speckled Sussex in our mixed flock and I love their sweet dispositions, plus they are very pretty. If you want plenty of eggs to supply the 3 households, you might want to check into Black Australorps or sex link chickens (the red or the black)...those all are great egg layers.

Nice to have you here!

 

[wyndotte lover]

My sister owns white leghorns rirs and black australorps

 

[mayaspansy]

We are not allowed to have roosters but I can understand why. Most of us are in subdivisions and roosters could be annoying to non chicken lovers.

 

[wyndotte lover]

I known people who have bantam rooster in those places

 

[uncertainty]

Many thanks for the thoughtful responses. BYC is proving to be a valuable resource.