Looking to get a flock

[MrsMatt]

Hi BYC, I'm Teresa and I live in Southern California. I raised chickens for eggs as a kid and now that I'm married and have a kid of my own I think it's time to get back in the hobby. Just converted the bottom of my daughters wooden swingset to a coop and am researching which breeds we should get. I'm thinking Cochin Bantams.

Thanks for looking.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

You might want to take a look at our breeds page here on BYC to see what members are saying about this breed....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Also, here is a nice breeds page on an external link. Has lots of good info on the different breeds...

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

You can also check with your states thread to see if others in your area might have some of these birds they can give to you....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/161/california-southern

(there is also a Whole State CA if you need to expand your search)

Good luck in all your new adventures, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you some great links to look at, Cochins and Silkies are both really popular as pets, some other links you might like to check out on the two breeds https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/647353/cochin-bantams-and-frizzle-cochin-bantams and https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread

 

[sourland]

Hi, Teresa, welcome to BYC. Try posting in your state thread, and hopefully you can locate some local birds.

 

[drumstick diva]

I love bantam breeds so I feel you are making the right decision.

 

[gander007]

 

[Wooten farm]

If you want something go in the heat white leghorn are good and thy are one of the best laying chicken out there and they don't eat a ton either