New member from Alaska

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Hope you enjoy your time here!

 

[TwoCrows]

I am having a blast looking through the articles and forums for info on building, insulation, square footage needed, roost placement! LOL

If you have any questions, make sure to ask!

 

[Tonya2237]

Hello Tonya (from another Tonya) and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

If you can, I would drop the Leghorn from the order and replace her with a Wyandotte or Australorp or some other bird that is not a Mediterranean breed with a huge single comb. She will not do well in your climate at all.

Thanks for the information. Our local hatchery sold me 5 pullets. When I went to pick them up, they had had a 'piling' issue and tons of birds were wiped out. I ended up with 2 black Australorps and 2 golden comets. I'm thinking of getting 2-3 more Golden Comets and go from there. My Mom is also getting her cream legbar in September that will be living with my flock. Thank you!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello, this is Tonya. I've not had chickens for over 40 years, but I've ordered 5 pullets for May pick up! We live in Palmer Alaska and we will be building our insulated coop over the next month or so. I've ordered one each: Rhode Island Red, Barred Ply Rock, Cream legbar; leghorn; and Blue Sapphire. Very excited to meet them! Thx

Hello! Welcome to BYC!