Hello

[tudor5]

Hi, my name is Bill. I have a wife, Susan, three children, 4 dogs, 4 cats, and 1 bearded dragon. We are trying to add some new family members. Susan and I are looking to get some chickens for our country acreage. I have some questions that I hope some of you more experienced "chickeners" could answer. I have built a coop that is approximately 8 feet wide by 8 feet wide. I would like to get 20 - 30 chickens, but I don't want to overcrowd them if there is not enough space. Also, the type of chicken I really would like to get are called Golden Comets. I have read they are fairly docile, especially with young children. Does anyone have any suggestions as where I could get them, or do you know someone who has any for sale? I live in the Newark Ohio area and as long as the drive is not too far, I would be willing to pick them up. Thank you and I hope my wife and I make some good friends on here.

 

[HenPen]

Welcome to BYC......You could comfortably house 16 chickens in an 8x8 coop....it is recommended to have 4 sq feet for each chicken in the coop and 10 sq feet per chicken in the run.

 

[danielle82]

 

[tudor5]

:cdThanks henpen and daniele82! Here's to good chickens and wonderful families!

 

[froggie71]

and

from NJ! Chickens are addicting! If you can't find anyone close by to get your chickens from, you could order from a hatchery. Many hatcheries have a minimum order of 25 chicks. You can also be sure to order just pullets if that is what you are looking for. Good luck!

 

[DebbieLynn]

from FL. Let the addiction begin!

 

[Schultz]

 

[hen-thusiast]

and

from UT!

 

[tnlorprazer]

and

from SW Tennessee!
My first batch are still in the bator and I'm looking for more. They are very addicting, lol!!!

 

[Luvin Life]

from Indy!