Milwaukee Wi First timer

[dynodan22]

Hi All
My names Dan , I am a first timer, I been study coops for about a year, I don't know i this is a mid life crisis or what lol but i wanted chickens. I am finally almost done with my coop , my kids play interest, but I think they fear cleaning the coop or other chores . I am doing the deep litter method. I styled my coop after the palace that I seen on here, it's a good start for a coop and it took an area of dirt my dog tracked in all the time
Some things that threw me for a curve . I figured i could go to farm and tractor or farm and fleet and order chicks , but it seems I am late and they only do it for a certain time. Has any one ever used MYPETCHICKEN.com . I am not sure what type of breeds to start with We are only allowed 4 chickens , no roosters . I am looking for a cold hardy docile breed , that I can introduce to the kids and neighborhood lol


Thanks
dan

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. There are plenty of folks here that use My Petchicken. Good cold hardy breeds are the Australorp, Wyandottes, Barred Rock, Speckled Sussex and I sure I'm missing a few.

 

[ghillie]

We got our first chicks from MPC. They have a breed selection tool on their website that you will find very helpful. You will have many breeds to choose from........

 

[dynodan22]

Thanks folks , I did some searchs how long do you typically keep chicks indoor under a heat lamp type set up?

Dan

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.