Hey there! new to the site, any Urban backyard farmers too?

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining our flock! Hands down, the best layers I've ever had are my California Whites! They are a leghorn mix, and don't take breaks, they are hard working girls! Really pretty to look at also!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!

Best wishes and have lots of FUN!

 

[Kusanar]

I'm confused
Someone has worms?
I think I missed something.

I think that reply got on the wrong thread somehow as OP only had 1 post and it didn't mention worms.

 

[drumstick diva]

Agree with that

 

[Pennys Mama]

I thought maybe I missed something!

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Welcome. For 4 hens you will need a 16 sq ft coop (at least), a 40 sq ft run (at least), and make certain to buy a breed that can be sexed at birth so there's minimal chance of getting a rooster.

 

[drumstick diva]

Or purchase point of lay pullets - which will give you eggs sooner.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[BY Bob]

I am an avid gardener that lives in a downtown area, in a suburb south of Dayton, Ohio. Recently found out that homeowners can have up to four chickens on their property. So this girl is going to research research research on the best egg layers, when and how to buy them, and all things chickens! I would love to hear from any other people living in a downtown community that owns chickens and also gardens. My lot is a double lot, about less than half an acre.

Welcome to BYC. Much like you, I live in an area with a small yard. I have 4 hens although I did go through a period of time with an accidental rooster, he is no longer with us. All of my neighbors but one loved him. I did not like him much either frankly.

I have started journaling our time with the hens on my thread listed below. Please feel free to check it out.

My hens are pets, as evidenced by Lilly's trip to have her picture taken with Santa last weekend. If your planning on pet hens you will not be disappointed as long as you spend time with them.

 

[Kiki]

I think that reply got on the wrong thread somehow as OP only had 1 post and it didn't mention worms.