Hi Everybody! :)

[SemiEmmie]

Well, Hi!

Clearly... I'm new here! I joined because I'm going to get new chickies (and I am so excited!) I have a very, very important question! Well, After begging and begging for my parents to approve me getting chickens... Probably 4 to 5 egg layer chickens (No Roosters). I've started on their coop and run and I am very close to finishing their brooder (Which will be an unused bathtub) Anyways back to my very important question... I have absolutely no idea what breed to get! I was thinking about getting Easter Eggers or Golden Laced Wyandotte Chickens ( I chose those because I thought they were really pretty

) Anyways, If you have any ideas of what breed I should get, Thanks in advance! I can't wait until I decide!

Oh, One more question... How difficult are goats to keep care of? I know, I know, don't judge me ^-^
Also... I read that if you only use newspaper on the floor of the brooder their little feet will get deformed... So can I put newspaper then pine shavings over it or (just to be safer) cardboard on the floor then pine shavings?


~Emmie

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[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Pleased you joined us! Check out the breeds link below and research a little. You can define the characteristics and uses (meat? eggs? both?) you are looking for. Don't neglect a mixed flock either.
Keep the pine shavings on top - newspaper is too slick for them. Best of luck to you - love the responsibility you've taken! Best of luck to you!

Breeds thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Learning Center for all things about getting started and maintaining chickens:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/

Finally, for goats here is a link to a sister-site of BYC:

http://www.backyardherds.com/

 

[redneck farmer]

Howdy from Florida an welcome to BYC!!!!
I recommend Ameriucanas or rode island reds because they give u lots of eggs( so I've herd) an the look awsome! ( my flock is a mix of rode island red x Ameriucanas) an 13 what a great time to learn to be responseable an post a pic of your coop that u built!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio...so glad you joined BYC. Cant wait to see pics of the chicks you finally choose

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Emmie, welcome to BYC. We are glad to have you as part of our community.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

I use puppy training pads in the brooder until the chicks are old enough to go onto bedding.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you've joined us.