new member in Maryland

[bstaley]

Hi,
I am a new member located in maryland, on the eastern shore.
I have already built the coup, and will be ordering the new chicks soon!
Any suggestions for a nice, well tempered breed?
Bruce

 

[EllyMae]

Welcome!

There are so many great breeds...I'm sure you will get great guidance from the peeps here on BYC. I personally like the Barred ROcks and the Easter Eggers.

 

[sussexgal]

Welcome! You're gonna love it here

Personally, I like the Orpingtons and Sussex.

 

[sara]

Welcome to the group

 

[WriterofWords]

Welcome from NM!

 

[Dandelion007]

Depends on what you want from your chickens. Are you wanting eggs, meat, companionship, pretty (ornamental)???

Since you are located in Maryland, I would like to point out small combs would probably be better to endure the cold. One breed that I'm considering now is Buckeyes. They are a dual purpose (egg & meat) chicken that tolerate cold and hot well. They are also supposed to be very docile and not have cannibalistic tendencies. Also, the breed is the only one developed by a woman. They look much like a Rhode Island Red so they are not a bird that stands out from others.

Tell us more about what you need from your chickens and the resources that will available to them...

 

[toddy111]

from England !!!!!!

 

[redoak]

Buff Orpingtons and Easter Eggers

 

[hcammack]

Hi fellow Marylander there are allot of us on here now. I would suggest Salmon Faverolles and Marans from Meyer Hatcher. If you are looking for really good layers get Barred Rock and Buff Orphs but Faverolles and Marans are beautiful and decent layers and are my favorites.

Henry in Towson MD

 

[BirdBoy88]

you will love it here