I want to start small backyard flock.

[bluebird]

Welcome to BYC! Choosing docile breeds is a good start. You can have an aggressive bird in any breed. I recommend you make sure you have lots of space for your birds, good diet, and plenty of patience. Start small and start researching...you came to the right place!

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[IdyllwildAcres]

16 Sq ft is tiny and leaves NO room to grow, chicken math is real. Way way way too small. Size matters use the tiny coop as a brooder and build something bigger your birds will thank you for it.

Gary

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

I had thought I would like to buy adults already laying, but since I kinda have my heart set on certain breeds, mostly for their beauty, and their temperment, but to get the breeds I'd like to have, now I'm leaning heavily toward chicks, all purchased at the same time, raised together. I do realize you can have individuals of any breed that can vary from the behavioral "norm". I only want 5, maybe 6 hens total. The coop I have is approx 16 sq feet of indoor coop, with a 4.5 x 8 foot open area below. But the total area that will be fenced in is 15 x 10 feet. I have sewn this area with wheat & yellow millet seed. I won't be getting birds till in the spring. But I want to plan ahead & tap into the experience of others so I can do right by my birds when I do get them. Thanks for all the welcomes everyone!

Too small for 5 or 6 hens... You need twice that at least.



Gary

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Chrissy Welcome!

I too hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

Best wishes for the New Year!