Hi from Bentonville Arkansas

[nwagirl1978]

I'm new to this. We are planning on getting a few chicks in the next few weeks. I'm a planner so I want to have everything ready before we bring them home. Our friend gave us a coop and a run that they had built. We are going to fix it up and add some personal touches to it. I just thought I would say hi!!

 

[drumstick diva]

What breeds do you plan on getting? I see you live in Walmart's hometown. Maybe you could name a girl chick "Walmartha?" She could be a model in their ads. Nevermind, forget it. I think I need a nap or something.

 

[nwagirl1978]

Lol!! I'm still looking at different breeds. I want ones that are super friendly, since I have kids, and that are great egg layers!

 

[JBJ Poultry]

 

[TwoCrows]

You might want to do some reading in our learning center here on BYC. Lots of good reads on all the aspects of keeping poultry....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

As for breeds, lots of friendly breeds that are also great layers. I am a huge fan of the Orpington breeds....Buff Orpingtons and the Black Australorps. My girls follow me around all day looking for goodies or a nice soft lap to sit on. Can't sit anywhere without a chicken on my lap! They are docile, affectionate, great layers and are hardy over all. Here is a link to our breeds page so you can see what others are saying about the different breeds...

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

Also, here is a nice breeds page that I used while picking my breeds. Has nice quick fun info...

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Good luck with your new adventure and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[gander007]