Introductions

[ksreyes]

Hi Everyone, I am totally new to the concept of backyard Chickens but I absolutely am sold. I just found out that I can have chicken in Rochester NY and so my search is on to find out how to get started and make sure I can meet the code requirements. I look forward to reading through the posts and finding the right breed for me. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and expertise.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Reading your code is a great place to start.
Shoot for the maximum allowed by law. Many people start too small and soon want to add more which is difficult once a flock is established.
Then choose your breed based on your climate, personality, egg lay rate, size and color. Bantam or Large Fowl.
Then plan your coop based on number and size of birds.
Here's a couple good breed charts.
http://www.albc-usa.org/documents/chickenbreedcomparison.pdf
http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[rekkas peeps]

Welcome Welcom for NH!!!

 

[ksreyes]

Thank you for the links, I have a great deal to learn before I begin,

 

[Chickenlovin]

Welcome to BYC

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Is the avatar your mastiff?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, ksreyes, and

! Great to have you aboard! So many great breeds out there!! Here's another link where you can compare breeds. Good luck in your search!

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html