Loving the chick life!

[itokuzu]

Eh, they're pretty birds regardless, and don't mind pertching on me, but when it comes to trying to get close to them, they dart off.

Oh that was super helpful! Especially because it gets cold here, so laying in the winter would be great!

 

[Chook Kingdom]

Same with my chicks, they just dart off, yet like to perch. Don't understand it, but anyways, it is what it is I guess

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Glad you liked the document! I was hoping it would help you settle on the rocks! They sure are a mix of a lot of birds, huh? Yes, they are very cold hardy and can lay eggs in -46 Celsius (-50 Fahrenheit)! You'll love them!

 

[itokuzu]

So I'm also gonna get a buff orpington, and a buff brahma mix. And still waiting on the other person for news about getting a rock :3 I'm so excited! And they will be all close to the same age!

 

[Chook Kingdom]

Oh that's good news! You'll like the Buff Orpington, it's a companion bird more than a layer, which is in your favor! They'll lay you large gold eggs! I'll be sure to get a document out on them for you, I'm just finishing up the Rhode Island Article in the Home Page articles. I don't have Brahmas, but I have handled them, they are very nice, once you've caught them, to hold.

 

[itokuzu]

I really want a rhode island red too, mainly for their coloring :/ and I'm getting chickens with no where to put them :/

 

[Chook Kingdom]

You might want to consider the Rhode Island for a bit, but here's the info:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-rhode-island-article-please-expand

Quickly, decide where your barn's going! You can build it out of recycled wood from warehouses. Most of my big barns are made from recycled wooden pallets sided with plywood sheets for under $200 and can fit 12 to 13 hens!

 

[itokuzu]

We have where it's gonna go, but still trying to figure out plans. The wood is going to kill me cost wise, as this is coming out of my pocket and not my parents @.@

 

[itokuzu]

Oooh they're rather aggressive then? Darn.. I really liked their coloration and egg properties.

 

[Chook Kingdom]

Oh yes the Rhode Islands can be real winners! My Rhode Island cock, Crest, just flipped my poor Barred Rock cock, Dawson, right over by grabbing his hackle and spinning him aggressively! The cockerels also zero in on Chevy Bevy, the bantam rooster, and pull feathers off him! Well. if you truly love the color of the Rhode Islands you can probably get the New Hampshire or another red breed. Though you could get fortunate and find a good Rhode Island. Oh, and make sure you get a nice heavy Barred Rock hen because if she's light she most likely won't mach the Barred Rock standards for egg laying. A good way to find if your hen is going to be a good layer is by the width of her abdomen. Ya, I'm building some coops tomorrow, or after-tomorrow, and I'm paying for it. I have a small job, though, and always have chicks to sell if I need to, just got to slow down on my cello renting maybe! It does get pricey! Well recycled wood would be your best bet, depends on your setting and industry. Out where I live its farm and oil in the industry, so they'res lots of resources and suppliers!

 

[itokuzu]

Fair enough. My only question now, is how do you keep hens warm in the winter? I'll be getting the rock as a chick essentially, so I won't know how big she'll be I don't think. I might look into the NH breed then! I am sorely wanting an aracuna or anericauna