Just starting out

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There are so many breeds to choose from, take your time and read up on as many of them as you can and look for characteristics that are important to you (friendliness, broodiness, egg laying averages, etc.). This article may help you start out:
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Best of luck and feel free to ask questions!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC - good luck in establishing and maintaining your flock.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[the4deans]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
If your attached run is completely predator proof (enclosed in 1/2" hardware cloth with predator apron and a solid roof) you can leave the just leave the pop door open. In that type of set up, you could comfortable house 21 birds. I wouldn't get that many to start as you will likely want to learn which breeds you prefer and if you get a rooster you may want to let a broody hen set some eggs.
I like an L-shaped roost over an L-shaped poop board with the board at counter height (34") and a ramp to the board. That frees up a lot of floor space. If the run is totally secure, you can feed and water in the run.
Good luck with your new adventure.

thank you I am starting out with only 9 females that arrive next week. I am so excited.