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[zinkranch]

I am wanting to start raising chickens. We are currently building our coop and chicken yard. Where is a good place to buy chickens. Any positive advice is welcome.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Here's a few things to look at to get you started:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

More on the different breeds:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Where to buy chickens, look for your state thread here and ask your "locals" what they'd suggest:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

Also try here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/67/buy-sell-trade

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16/chicken-breeders-hatcheries

Enjoy!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, zinkranch, and

! Great to have you here! Sounds like sumi has you covered. Best of luck to you and hope you find yourself a flock!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined BYC. Best of luck getting your new chickens

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Follow Sumi's advice - if you can't find what you need in those sources, post questions in the appropriate sections.

 

[Dnetschke]

 

[Kevin565]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[luvmychicken]

Hello and welcome from Louisiana.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.