I am SUPER new as in I don't even have hens yet.
I am located in beautiful, sunny, central Florida in Seminole County incorporated (as in, I am county!). I am allowed 4.
As terrible as this time is currently in our world, I have finally been able to finally make a commitment into backyard hens. It seems like the perfect time as my children are home but homeschooling is our new thing. I've always wanted a farm as horses, hens, ducks...you get the gist. We have a good sized lot so my husband and i agreed hens it would be.
I want to in particular have them just for eggs, and once (if they do?) stop ever laying I would like to have them for also eat.
I currently have two dogs( two black Labrador retrievers, and three cats) , and two boys (age 7 and 11) and I'm stay at home. Yes, my house sounds a little crazy. No, it's never quiet unless theyre outside, somewhere else, or playing video games.
I purchased my home, and my backyard is an empty slate - as in, needs a lot of work. I rather build my backyard oasis around hens.
What are your recommendations for hens that lay medium to large eggs regularly throughout the year, and wouldn't be terrible to eat? Also, good around children.
Also, favorite resources for new beginning chicken owners? Feed? care? etc? easy to understand.
Favorite words of wisdom about hens?
Anything else to throw out there that someone wished they told you?
I am located in beautiful, sunny, central Florida in Seminole County incorporated (as in, I am county!). I am allowed 4.
As terrible as this time is currently in our world, I have finally been able to finally make a commitment into backyard hens. It seems like the perfect time as my children are home but homeschooling is our new thing. I've always wanted a farm as horses, hens, ducks...you get the gist. We have a good sized lot so my husband and i agreed hens it would be.
I want to in particular have them just for eggs, and once (if they do?) stop ever laying I would like to have them for also eat.
I currently have two dogs( two black Labrador retrievers, and three cats) , and two boys (age 7 and 11) and I'm stay at home. Yes, my house sounds a little crazy. No, it's never quiet unless theyre outside, somewhere else, or playing video games.
I purchased my home, and my backyard is an empty slate - as in, needs a lot of work. I rather build my backyard oasis around hens.
What are your recommendations for hens that lay medium to large eggs regularly throughout the year, and wouldn't be terrible to eat? Also, good around children.
Also, favorite resources for new beginning chicken owners? Feed? care? etc? easy to understand.
Favorite words of wisdom about hens?
Anything else to throw out there that someone wished they told you?
Glad you joined.
Have fun researching!
Have fun! There are a lot of dual purpose breeds. I went with Orpingtons and never looked back. So far I've had Buff O's, Lavender O's, and Australorps. They all lay large beautiful eggs, and strut around their big fluffy butts like a bunch of old ladies. 
