New member intro!

[NCclucking]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes, I'm brand new to them. Just had my coop and run built this weekend.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None as of right now. Opinions? Start with new chicks or no?

(3) What breeds do you have?
Looking at cornish x rocks, sex links or australorps. Opinions? Primarily for egg layers BUT would like them to have the ability to double as meat chickens.

(4) How did you find out aboutBackYardChickens.com?
My father-in-law

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Anything outside! Fishing, hunting, etc

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Married, no children, 2 dogs!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.

Australorps are good layers.
And sex linked birds are made to lay.
Cornish are good meat birds.

 

[lilapot]

Welcome to BYC! I am sure you will love chickens. whether you should get chicks depends on how much time you have. I have only gotten pullets, basically teenagers, and they are easy to care for and very cute! I'm sure there are other members who can tell you more. I'm a vegetarian, so I can't tell you about meat birds but here is a good link: https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/which-breed-is-right-for-me.aspx

Again, welcome to BYC!

 

[Kiki]

Did you build your coop secure?
Make sure there are no gaps that predators can get in through and make sure you have something to stop them from digging under to get it.
Can't stress these two things enough.

 

[NCclucking]

Did you build your coop secure?
Make sure there are no gaps that predators can get in through and make sure you have something to stop them from digging under to get it.
Can't stress these two things enough.

Yes, and then lined the bottom of the coop with 6inch thick rocks

 

[drumstick diva]