Hey everybody, My name is Don, and I am from Maryland. I am in the process of buying my first home. Once everything starts to settle, I am considering getting some chickens. I have barely scratched the surface with my research, but I am big on joining forums to learn. I have owned doves and various parrots in the past. Some breeds I am considering are: Speckled sussex silver laced Wyandotte gold lace Wyandotte Easter egger Buff orpington Barred Plymouth rock I am looking for them as "pets" with eggs being an added bonus. I am looking to get about 3 chickens.
Hello and welcome to BYC! You have some nice breeds on that list. You should definitely go for it and get some chickens when you move! You won't regret it! However I do advise you to build your coop big enough to fit more chickens than you expect to get. Chicken math waits for no coop addition!
Thanks for the reply! There is a large shed on the property I'm looking at that I think may be appropriate to convert into a coop, but I will have to analyze it more closely. I'm only on about a half acre with this property, so want to be sure not to overdo it.
Hi Don and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. I'm sure that you have checked out the Breeds section and googled breed comparison charts - planning is great fun. You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center, and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads. All the best CT
Hi there, Actually, I haven't compared breeds at all yet. That's why my list is somewhat sizeable. I chose the ones that appeal to me based on appearance/availability. I have yet to look into temperaments, climate tolerance, ect. Planning species/breeds of pets is always a fun experience. Thank you very much.
Hi, and welcome to BYC!! All those breeds you have listed are great!! They're all great layers, so expect lots of eggs! Buff Orpington are one of the friendliest breeds. Good luck!
