New from Colorado

[aspencoll]

Greetings all and happy to join your group. Had chickens, layers and meat birds years ago when the kids were growing up but got out of it for several years. Have a granddaughter now that is a real animal lover and decided to get some layers again. Managed to pick up a free coop but it needs some modifications so I'll need some help but will post where appropriate. Always had RI Reds but interested in hearing about breeds that are docile and good with kids. Excited to have fresh eggs again. Lisa

 

[wsmith]

Welcome to BYC Aspencoll!

Be sure to check out our Colorado Thread at:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/68894/colorado/11680#post_10490056

We have lots of great folks there who are more than willing to give support, and to just be friends.

 

[wsmith]

there are several breeds which have been shown to do very well in Colorado, with our weird and dramatic temperature swings. The ones i raise are American Dominiques (or just Dominiques). They are very docile and friendly, and do really well in cold temperatures. Mine seem to handle the hot summers as well, so long as they have plenty of water and shade. they lay a medium to large sized brown egg. Check out my facebook page noted in my signature for more dominique fun and information

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Lisa, and

! Pleased you joined us! I think your breed options are wide open. While certain breeds are more people friendly than others, any breed can become docile, in my opinion. I have very friendly Buff Orps, Black and red Stars, Speckled Sussex, and others. Good luck in your choices.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Howdy from the Springs! Another good choice if you want a mixed flock would be EEs. I have had three and they are very mellow with curious personalities. They do well with the weather up here, pea combs don't get frostbite very easily. And the kids will probably get a kick out of green eggs too! They can be a bit temperamental for a layer though, mine usually stop laying mid spring for a short mini molt and then again in winter.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[trailchick]

I have americaunas, wyandottes, some longtail varieties that are doing well.

I also have some Lavender Orpingtons from shipped eggs I got last year.
If you are near Aspen, the orpington combs dont do well. They get frostbitten!
Ditto for any other large single comb birds, unless you will have some heat
for them.

Good luck with your new flock!

 

[aspencoll]

thank you, appreciate the info

 

[sourland]

Hi, Lisa, welcome to BYC. Get those grandkids involved. We need all the young fanciers that can be created.