New member from Bluemont, VA- no chickens yet, though

[FifteenAcreWood]

Hey folks. My husband and I are only in the research phases right now and haven't gotten chickens yet. We live on the side of a small mountain/ foothill in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. It's almost completely wooded, so right now we're trying to figure out where to put a coop. And, when to start. I assume spring, so we don't freeze any chickens. We have lots of predators out here, so we really want to build a quality coop that will protect the chickens. We also want to put a garden near it. We only plan to get layers, and the husband wants some kind of chicken that "makes rainbow eggs".

Lesley at Fifteen Acre Wood

 

[americana-lover]

If you want a chicken that lays rainbow eggs, I recommend getting an Americana. I have 5 Americanas, and they lay the most beautiful eggs, so full of color!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

I have a mixed flock of basques, EE's, Marans, Delawares and Jaerhons and love the multi-colored eggs.

If predators are likely spend some effort into building a really good run - buried wire, hardware cloth, and covered top. You will not ever regret it.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Check out the Learning Center here for some good info to get you started. Enjoy your chicken adventure!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Lesley, and

! Pleased you joined our community! Good luck in your quest for rainbow eggs!

 

[FifteenAcreWood]

Wow- talk about some quick responses! Thanks folks. We'll be using this forum more and more when we start our coop. I see there is thread just on americanas- I'll check it out. And thanks for the advice folks!

Lesley

 

[Carcajou]

Hi and

from the Catskill Mountains of New York. You have come to the right place for A-1 support!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sourland]

Do your research, make plans, and then get your chickens. That is the logical and organized way to do things. I commend you. Welcome to BYC.