So, this evening me and S.O. got to talking and it started me on some reasons WHY I really wanted chickens, what began as simply some chickens for egg laying has turned me on to a complete love affair with these birds.
He wanted to know why I wanted different chickens then what we had and I began to think about what I really want out of my backyard flock.
For one, I want nicely bred chickens from breeders, If I'm going to buy a chicken or eggs I at least want said chicken to look like the breed it is said to be. People want to know what makes my red chicks so different from the hatchery reds at TSC and in several months they will immediately see the real difference of there beauty and the way real RIR's are supposed to look. Secondly, I want a coop and run full of beautiful chickens of different shapes, sizes and colors! As well as a beautiful egg basket in the end, chocolate, greens, blues, dark browns, light browns and of course my little silkie white-tinted eggs
That is my dream for my backyard flock and I want to make this happen. My chicks are only a 1wk and half old and honestly I love taking care of them, talking to them, getting them out for out of brooder time and enjoy there company. Seeing the smile on my sons face when one of the chicks walks up to him to hop on his lap, it is just simply wonderful. I know it will be no different as they get older and have to do the same with them in the coop and run for me.
Now, please don't take offense to me saying I don't want any hatchery type birds, there is NOTHING wrong with hatchery birds just not a choice I made for myself.
I'm attending a poultry show next month and I'm REALLY considering getting into showing a certain breed, I have no idea which breed it will be but it is peaking my interest. I guess I'll never find out if I don't attend at least one and get the feel of it all.
I do have some questions on breeds and how they will get a long.
Like mentioned above I want a pretty egg basket and I worry about different breeds getting along, do I have anything to worry about?
I was thinking Marans, Ameracaunas, Orpingtons(possibly ) and What other breeds might I consider for a beautiful egg basket and chickens? I am looking for docile, friendly and good layers. I realize I have a LIMIT to how many I can have and have to think about expenses as well, so I'm trying to choose wisely. I plan to have another coop/run just for Bantams, but for now Bantams and LF will be in the same coop/run.
He wanted to know why I wanted different chickens then what we had and I began to think about what I really want out of my backyard flock.
For one, I want nicely bred chickens from breeders, If I'm going to buy a chicken or eggs I at least want said chicken to look like the breed it is said to be. People want to know what makes my red chicks so different from the hatchery reds at TSC and in several months they will immediately see the real difference of there beauty and the way real RIR's are supposed to look. Secondly, I want a coop and run full of beautiful chickens of different shapes, sizes and colors! As well as a beautiful egg basket in the end, chocolate, greens, blues, dark browns, light browns and of course my little silkie white-tinted eggs
That is my dream for my backyard flock and I want to make this happen. My chicks are only a 1wk and half old and honestly I love taking care of them, talking to them, getting them out for out of brooder time and enjoy there company. Seeing the smile on my sons face when one of the chicks walks up to him to hop on his lap, it is just simply wonderful. I know it will be no different as they get older and have to do the same with them in the coop and run for me.Now, please don't take offense to me saying I don't want any hatchery type birds, there is NOTHING wrong with hatchery birds just not a choice I made for myself.
I'm attending a poultry show next month and I'm REALLY considering getting into showing a certain breed, I have no idea which breed it will be but it is peaking my interest. I guess I'll never find out if I don't attend at least one and get the feel of it all.
I do have some questions on breeds and how they will get a long.
Like mentioned above I want a pretty egg basket and I worry about different breeds getting along, do I have anything to worry about?
I was thinking Marans, Ameracaunas, Orpingtons(possibly ) and What other breeds might I consider for a beautiful egg basket and chickens? I am looking for docile, friendly and good layers. I realize I have a LIMIT to how many I can have and have to think about expenses as well, so I'm trying to choose wisely. I plan to have another coop/run just for Bantams, but for now Bantams and LF will be in the same coop/run.
