Hey y'all, from Roanoke, VA

[echale3]

I'm originally from Kentucky, I currently live in Roanoke, VA, and I used to live in southern IN (Seymour area). I spent 6 years doing nutritional research, mostly on layers, but some on broilers, in typical commercial settings.

I love chickens and now that I'm out of the animal ag industry (and working on green environmental products), I'm considering raising some birds in the back yard.

Anyway, I know a thing or two about commercial laying operations and commercial broiler operations that may be transferrable to small flocks if anybody would be interested.


Carroll

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community!

Make yourself at home here and we do welcome you to our flock!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC, Carroll! Glad you decided to join our flock. Thanks for making your knowledge available to us, and please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. What kind of chickens are you considering getting for your back yard?

 

[echale3]

I can have up to 10 birds based on local regulations, and I'm especially fond of bantams. I have a decided preference for clean-legged hens that are spangled or barred. I'm looking at Sebrights, Barred Rock, Golden Campine, etc.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Sunshine sistas]

Be welcome. Hope your ideas travel well from commercial to green backyard ideas, and enjoy!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Feel free to ask lots of questions! We're all here to help.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

 

[Michael OShay]

I can have up to 10 birds based on local regulations, and I'm especially fond of bantams. I have a decided preference for clean-legged hens that are spangled or barred. I'm looking at Sebrights, Barred Rock, Golden Campine, etc.

I've had Sebrights and Barred Rocks in the past (along with dozens of other breeds). Sebrights are delightful little bantams, but I wouldn't recommend keeping them in a mixed flock with standard sized breeds like Barred Rocks or they will likely take a beating. Whatever breeds you end up getting, good luck with your flock.