New member and new to chickens! (Suggestions on where I can buy a Silkie Bantam chick?)

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ChickenSarah

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Hello everyone!

My name is Sarah and I'm from NC.
I absolutely love chickens and my dad and I plan on starting a chicken coop in the backyard, so suggestion or information is greatly appreciated. My plan is to raise them from chicks and keep them in my room until they are ready to be moved outside. (I know it will be messy but it's worth it). I plan to have six female chicks on April 6th, since that's when I have spring break and I can devote all my time to the chicks. However, I am not sure where to get them. Help would be great since I want to make sure I get them from a decent place so they are healthy. Also, I really want at least just one Silkie Bantam chicken. Does anyone know who I could buy one from as a baby that is in NC (preferably near Monroe, NC)? That is where I would mostly appreciate help. Thank you so much!
 
Hatcheries carry Silkies in most colors - or you can look in the Sale ads here -- NC has some great Breeders but those tend to get expensive and you may want to start out with a couple from a hatchery and see if you like them first --Most of us Silkie Breeders have a few in the house and as long as you spot clean a few times a day you can keep the mess down --- Good luck they also have information for Juniors on the ABA /APA site that you might really enjoy
 
ChickenSarah said:
Hello everyone!

My name is Sarah and I'm from NC.
I absolutely love chickens and my dad and I plan on starting a chicken coop in the backyard, so suggestion or information is greatly appreciated. My plan is to raise them from chicks and keep them in my room until they are ready to be moved outside. (I know it will be messy but it's worth it). I plan to have six female chicks on April 6th, since that's when I have spring break and I can devote all my time to the chicks. However, I am not sure where to get them. Help would be great since I want to make sure I get them from a decent place so they are healthy. Also, I really want at least just one Silkie Bantam chicken. Does anyone know who I could buy one from as a baby that is in NC (preferably near Monroe, NC)? That is where I would mostly appreciate help. Thank you so much!
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Hi Sarah, Hope you find what you're looking for. Here's the place to go for coop ideas! https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coop_Designs
 
Hi!
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I am not too far from you, about an hour northwest. I raise silkies and may be able to help at that time. You are welcome to check out my site. www.boutthymefarm.com and let me know if I can be of any assistance.
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