Howdy from TX Hill Country

[Txpaintgal]

My name is Kimberley. Im new to wanting my own flock for fresh eggs!!! Starting from scratch so any tips are welcomed!!! I'm wanting pretty friendly hens that lay brown, green, blue or white eggs. Free range and coop at night. Thinking about 10 hens. Any tips on breeds and coop size. Coop must be easy to build or assemble! Thanks!!!

 

[schellie69]

Hello from Kansas right now planning on moving to your neck of the woods next year. for blue eggs you are going to want Americauna's Or EE's not the same breed, EE's can lay pink, green or blue eggs. I have 14 hens 3 bantam EE's 1 Americiuana 2 Buff ophingtons, 2 barred rocks 2 red star sex links 2 black star sex links 2 austrlops the last 4 are not laying yet. but I get from pink to brown eggs and 3 blue and one green egg I love the color of my eggs. good luck on your start with chickens and remember you can never have to many chickens by the way

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio.

 

[BarredBuff]

 

[FarmerJamie]

Hello from Ohio - you came to the right place, ask questions, look around, I'm sure someone can help.

I started out with Barred Rocks and they have been easy and fun, laying lots of brown eggs. With regards to coops, you're only limited by your imaginantion and wallet.

You really just need something to secure them at night and provide a quiet place to lay eggs. Check out the coop topics to find great ideas.

 

[thefamilyflock]

from CT.

 

[b.hromada]

Hi Kimberley!

from S. Florida! Its great to have you here with us! You'll love having chickens!! They are so addicting!! I'm certain you're going to get lots of great information on this forum. Enjoy!!!