New Chicken Papa in the Suburbs

[EggsellentOne]

New to the forum and new to chicken wrangling. We're in a housing development on 1/4 acre with approval from the HOA (hate HOAs). We decided to mix it up and we have 3 different breeds, Ameracauna, French Black Copper Maran, and Buff Orpington. We named them MaryAnn, Lovey, and Ginger (you Gilligan's Island fans will know), all purchased as pullets. We purchased an Aivituvin coop and the solar door timer. Mostly a good experience after some service issues. Lovey is the only one laying so far. Glad to be here and try to learn from the group.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi! nice to meet you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Have you built a properly sized run to attach to that tiny little one that came with that tiny little coop?

 

[SilverBirds]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I agree with @DobieLover They will need more room.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I agree, they will need a lot more room. 5 square feet floor space bird in the coop, 10 square feet ground space per bird in the run. Chickens turn cannibalistic when they feel cramped. Nice breeds you picked however, will make for a colorful chicken yard for sure!

Make yourself at home here and welcome to our community!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I'm so surprised your HOA gave the green light to a flock...that's something we almost never hear of. Thanks for joining us!