I'm now a hen owner!!!!

[Chic-n-farmer]

Yeah, my coop was a simple 12' x 12' and that was enough..... for a while.

Welcome to the world of chickens. You are going to love it here.

 

[bairo]

PS...most of us just love to be enablers. SO any questions at all, just pop on here and ask away or Pm someone. Dont be surprised though that the answer to most questions always includes "just get one more, it wont hurt." LOL

 

[fishnet1971]

welcome to the wide wide world of....
chicken luv!!!!!!

yes, as stated we ARE enablers! congrats on your first girls. You are in for a real treat if you have never had them before. They will keep you smiling, laughing, and yes, crying for the rest of your life!

Enjoy

 

[rancher hicks]

Well now you've done it! You are a goner now.

Rancher

 

[Milk Glass Chicky]

Yay you!

Ameraucanas are great, I've owned one. I haven't had the pleasure of owning the other breeds though.

 

[LukeandAli]

LOL! I already know we're going to need more space! DH is starting our permanent coop (the one we have is a little cramped, in my opinion, although it's technically "fine") and we'll use the smaller one that came with the girls as a brooder or mating area after we're all set up. My husband wasn't too keen on getting a duck. He LOVES her already (even though the first thing she did in the temporary pen was upset the water dish and poop EVERYWHERE). My dog even thinks they're pretty interesting (the birds are bigger than my dog!).

Any advice on which breeds (of the ones I have) are more likely to go broody? We want to try starting some hatching eggs in a few weeks (probably closer to mid-February). Also, any recommendations on what breed of rooster is best?

 

[ChickenPeep]

Congrats!!

 

[b.hromada]

Congratulations to you!

I have Barred Rocks, and love them, also have a Khaki Campbell as well, and she's a sweetie too! Enjoy those new girls!

 

[GardenGal]

Yay!! So exciting! Don't forget to post pics

 

[citychickx6]

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