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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Cowgirl9102, Sep 29, 2015.

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  1. Sep 29, 2015 #1
    Cowgirl9102

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    Hello everyone!
    I'm new to the world of chickens and my husband and I just bought a small farm and are planning on adding chickens! What I want to ask is; what breeds would work best for us?

    We want them for eggs, but we also have 14 month old twins, so I want hens that will be egg producers and friendly enough for my daughters to interact and play with them. We plan on getting chicks from the start to avoid introducing multiple grown hens to each other.

    I've been doing a lot of research and the two that I am most interested in are the Americaunas and the Barred Rocks. Any other suggestions?

    Thank you!!
     
  3. Sep 29, 2015 #2
    The Chicken-Boy

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    Red Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    They are SO friendly and are great layers.
     
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  4. Sep 29, 2015 #3
    Cowgirl9102

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    Okay!
    I also forgot I am in MO and sometimes we have pretty cold winters, our plan for our coop is to be able to provide heat lamps, or some other heat source for them, from what I read the two breeds I mentioned earlier do pretty okay during winter, will Red Stars also?
     
  5. Sep 29, 2015 #4
    JGodshall12

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    I'm just starting out too and have heard that brahmas are a great and gentle bird as well. This site has a bunch of reviews on a lot of different breeds too. Check out that section of you haven't already. I found it quite helpful to see other people's experiences and thoughts on the different birds listed in there. As well as ameraucana and barred rocks in also looking into bantam polish, cochins, and std. australorps. Maybe a sussex too. Keep us posted on what you choose and where you end up getting them! Best of wishes!
     
  6. Sep 29, 2015 #5
    Cowgirl9102

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    Thank you so much! I will definitely look into that section and see if I can find some more reviews...I'd rather see what people have to say instead of just reading things online! Thank you for help!
     
  7. Sep 29, 2015 #6
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life Water Under the Bridge Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     
  8. Sep 29, 2015 #7
    The Chicken-Boy

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    They are fine in VA..... I do not know about MO...... If they have heat lamps and are protected from the elements they should be OK....
     
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    The Chicken-Boy

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  10. Sep 29, 2015 #9
    trailrider330

    trailrider330 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

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  11. Sep 29, 2015 #10
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    You may want to join your state thread - put "Missouri state thread," in the search box and it will pop up. People from your area can best advise you on the breeds that handle the climate best, and what type of coop you may need. With heaters there is always the danger of fire. Chickens are much better at dealing with cold, than with heat extremes.
     
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