New Member in PNW (BC, Canada)

[Light family]

Building a new coop this week and planning to get 5 chicks for eggs.
Very little experience with chickens. Avid gardeners.
Family includes a 4 year old so we’re on the search for friendly chickens.
Photo shows coop not quite finished, still planning to add additional run space as well.

 

[CindyinSD]

Very pretty! Welcome to BYC! On the top bar you'll see a tab: "reviews." There are reviews of many things, but most of all, of different breeds of chickens. It's a great place to get advice on what kind of birds might be best for you and your family.

Congrats on a beautiful coop and on joining BYC! It's great to have you here!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! What breed or breed's are you thinking about getting?

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Gardening with chickens is quite the task...they love to "help"
Thanks for joining!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome, It's so great to have you here!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Glad to read you are adding on to that run!

 

[Hidrainja4]

welcome-In my opinion for children Buff Orpingtons are the best first time chicken breed. They are quiet, affectionate(easy to pick up) cold hardy get along well with others. And for children Easter Eggers, they lay various shades of blue green eggs but sometimes you get pink or purple or brown. Cold hardy pretty friendly. These are common inexpensive breeds you can get anywhere. But everybody has their favorites.