Hiya, I'm New Here

[Mechanic1987]

Welcome Tony; You will enjoy BYC.

 

[justusnak]

Hi Tony, and welcome to BYC.

Just remember....when you DO get chickens...its an addiction....start out with either a large coop, or one you can EASILY add on to.

" i only want a few for egg for us" has in one year, added up to just about 60 chickens, for me.

LOVE my chickens.

Hope you can get some soon!!

 

[lacyloo]

welcome

 

[stilwellchick]

Tony: Welcome! If you go to the search box, enter Devonshire, there are other Brits on this site!

 

[Betsy]

Welcome to BYC, Tony! I hope you are able to get chickens soon. I'm a native Hoosier ( person from the state of Indiana) but my Great-Great-Great Grandfather came from the UK! I hope you have fun here at BYC.

 

[AccidentalFarm]

Hiya Tony and welcome to BYC! We're glad you found us...we love to 'talk chicken', too!

I second what Justusnak said- if you think you want say, 5 chickens...build and plan for 30. Believe me, it happens.

 

[cheepchicks]

Welcome and I hope you find this site as informative and friendly as I have.

Kim

 

[tony290984]

WOW, now that's a lot of welcomes

Thanks everyone,

I've had a look around and really like the look of the place, I've seen some excellent pictures !!!

This forum's giving me BIG ideas on coups

I already know what coup I want !!!

My favourite chickens are Buff Orpingtons, they've been my favourite from reading my first poulty book 6 years ago and I think they are amazing chickens. 6 Years is a long time to want something but at least I know it's not a fad

 

[bayouchica]

Hi Tony, you can't go wrong with the Buffs. They are the most friendly & sweetest chickens I've ever had.Plus if you what them to raise some chics, they are wonderful mothers.

Miriam

 

[Hotwings]

Welcome Tony-I hail from south western Michigan. You will find this site and forum very helpful, because of all the experienced people. Buffs are very good birds for a beginner. They are docile and quiet and good egglayers. They will go broody at the drop of a hat and are dedicated mothers. You won't need an incubator with them. I don't know about the Buff roosters though. I wonder if they are as great as the hens.