Hello! I've been looking at getting into the chicken world for a few months now. Just last weekend I took a leap and purchased a coop and assembled it. I'm not sure how long it's going to last being a prefab home, but hopefully it'll last for at least a year. Anywho, I'm totally excited to have my own little flock now!!
Unfortunately I can only have four hens due to the city ordinance (which I have a member to thank for getting changed in my small town). After doing some research on breeds, I would like to have some Buff Orpingtons and Barred Rocks. The only problem is I can't seem to find any chickens anywhere!! I know you can order from a select few places online, but I didn't like the idea of shipping my future feathered babies via USPS. When I purchased my chicken barn at a local farm equipment store, I was told they would have pullets next month but breeds would be subject to what their supplier sends. If I can't find any hens before then, I'll check it out.
Looking forward to getting advice and seeing how others are doing in their backyard chicken farm adventure!
Unfortunately I can only have four hens due to the city ordinance (which I have a member to thank for getting changed in my small town). After doing some research on breeds, I would like to have some Buff Orpingtons and Barred Rocks. The only problem is I can't seem to find any chickens anywhere!! I know you can order from a select few places online, but I didn't like the idea of shipping my future feathered babies via USPS. When I purchased my chicken barn at a local farm equipment store, I was told they would have pullets next month but breeds would be subject to what their supplier sends. If I can't find any hens before then, I'll check it out.
Looking forward to getting advice and seeing how others are doing in their backyard chicken farm adventure!
