Hey- where can I get chicks in New Mexico?

[KiwiandPeachthePigeons]

I’ve been wanting to get a fresh batch of chicks for spring! Problem is, I don’t know where... chick fever has me possessed! Can someone either sell me some chicks, or tell me where I can get some now? I don’t want to order so, please don’t recommend hatcheries.

 

[KiwiandPeachthePigeons]

I have never had any problems with any of my breeds here, so I think as long as they have adequate shade and water most breeds would do well.

 

[CSAchook]

Any ideas of coops. We are not very handy but could do well with detailed plans on building coops? Do people buy coops or mainly build them? Any ideas........We can only devote our weekends to building a coop.

You will end up with a much better quality coop if you build it rather than buy it. Premade coops tend to be expensive, small, and flimsy. I suggest looking around in the Coops section under Articles to get some ideas. If you have sufficient space, a hoop coop can be quick to build. A buying a shed and converting it to a coop is another option when time is limited. But there are many many ideas in the Coops section that might help you come up with a specific plan. You can also post ideas or questions in the Coop and Run forum and folks will give feedback.

Example of a Coop Hoop
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mos-cattle-panel-hoop-coops.73385/

Link to the full selection of Coop Articles
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-coops.12/

Link to the Coop and Run Forum
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/

 

[Sassy13]

Hello everyone, I live in Albuquerque, NM. I am anew member. We would like to have backyard chickens this summer. However, we are still in the process of building our chicken coop. Does anyone have any recommendations for breeds that do well in our desert climates?

 

[CSAchook]

Hello everyone, I live in Albuquerque, NM. I am anew member. We would like to have backyard chickens this summer. However, we are still in the process of building our chicken coop. Does anyone have any recommendations for breeds that do well in our desert climates?

Breeds with single/straight combs, and clean (non-feathered) legs tend to do best in hot climates. That includes many popular breeds such as leghorns, barred rocks, black australorps (a great backyard breed IMO), most high-production hybrids as well as many others. However, most breeds, even without those characteristics, can tolerate our climate if you provide plenty of shade and water during the summer.

 

[Sassy13]

Oh yay I found some folks in New Mexico. I used to live in Socorro and my friend used to have a really nice Brahma.........I have always wanted one........anyways, I am always thinking of getting of chickens. Finally decided to do it now that we have a house of our own and some space.

 

[Sassy13]

Any ideas of coops. We are not very handy but could do well with detailed plans on building coops? Do people buy coops or mainly build them? Any ideas........We can only devote our weekends to building a coop.

 

[Sassy13]

Perhaps this is the wrong thread in the wrong forum..........still figuring out the website. i just excited to see folks from NM!

 

[CSAchook]

Perhaps this is the wrong thread in the wrong forum..........still figuring out the website. i just excited to see folks from NM!

No worries. There is a New Mexico focused thread although t it is not very active. But please feel free to post there too!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-mexico.18195/

 

[Sassy13]

Oh yeah, okay we can look into it. Thank you!