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Clairelise1

Clairelise1

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I am new to this website. Right now I am finishing up my chicken coop. I used jteam's coop design and let me tell you, it is not the easiest coop out there.:/ In two weeks I am getting some chickens from a guy that specializes in incubating game birds but he also does chickens. I am deciding among americanas, RIR's, and black Australoups ( don't know how to spell it) what qualities should I look for in them and what breeds do you recommend? Please answer IM DESPERATE:p
 
Hello and :welcome

It depends on what sort of chicken you're looking for, I guess. RIRs are good layers and do well in colder weather, so many people go for them when they're starting out with chickens. I don't know much about the other breeds, hopefully someone else who replies will be able to tell you something.

Good luck with your coop. :hugs
Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site! :D
 
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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.
 
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from Ohio! We have Easter Eggers (what most hatcheries, feed and farm stores sell as Ameraucanas), and black Australorps. Both are good layers, friendly, and good foragers. Sorry, don't have experience with RIR.

If you are getting adult birds look for active birds with no feather damage. Pick up the chickens and make sure that they are filled out, not too thin. Check their legs for damage like scaly mites, and check their feathers close to their bodies for lice. They should have clear eyes, no discharge from the nose or mouth. Their vents should be clean, no evidence of constant runny poop, yellow or bloody discharge. Their combs and wattles should be red if they are adult birds, for most breeds.

If you are getting chicks look for active chicks, don't pick the smallest. Check their legs and feet for normal development, and their beaks to make sure the top and bottom beaks meet from side to side. Chicks should not have discharge from the nose or mouth. They should not have white, to yellow discharge stuck to their vent.

Ask the person who owns the birds about recent diseases in his flock. Look up diseases that can be treated but not eliminated and that will be past on to your flock.

Good luck with your chickens.
 
Weimarma is that a black standard poodle ?? I have a white one!! And thank you everyone for being so welcome!! Thx for all the advice. I think i am just going to go to the guy with the chickens and put my hands in the brooder and see which chicks are the friendliest. And thank you jteam for the awesome coop design. Please keep reading my posts and answering my questions THANKS AGAIN BYC:D
 

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