Hiya - just starting out

[Spazzy]

Don't own any chickens... yet. Have wanted them for about two years now. Been reading a lot and maybe overthinking this all but I don't want it to end in disaster.
I am in Chesapeake VA.
I have a full acre of land, fully fenced with chainlink 42" high, maybe half of it semi wooded but open.
City says I am allowed 6 chickens, but no roos.
Heat can be an issue here with temps often in the mid 90's with near 100% humidity, as well as mosquitos which have been noted to carry equine encephalitis, winters are mostly low to mid 30's with temps occasionally dipping to 15F for a night or two.
I have two dogs which are most definately predators and I have zero hopes they will ever be friendly with any birds.
Even though I have been reading tons of material, I still feel I know next to nothing about chickens.

So with all that said...

I'm glad to be here.

 

[sourland]

And we are glad to have you here - welcome to BYC. Study the forums, ask questions, and plan. Keeping birds even under your circumstances can be managed. One contact with an electric fence would convince your dogs that chickens are not to be messed with.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our communty! You might want to chat with your chicken neighbors to see what breeds they suggest for your climate, how they build their coops and where they get their supplies, etc....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/80/virginia

Great to have you aboard and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your chicken project!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

 

[Spazzy]

Thanks!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[gander007]

 

[ronmauldin]

Welcome from the Ocean State!

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm guessing by your avatar that you may be interested in silkies. If so you could have a look at the Silkie thread (just put in search box) to satisfy your curiousity.