New member introduction

[Hilary Brady]

Hi
After growing up on farms and having chickens I would now like to restart with a few bantams.
Any advice on friendly breeds, coop and run size and as much information at possible. As we live in a residential area with a garden sized about 35 x 18 feet.
Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Can’t go wrong with Bantam. I have Cochin Bantam which I absolutely love very sweet calm breed. And OEGB which I also love very independent breed. There are many others so you have a nice choice to choose from.

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC! I love my OEGB's!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Hillary, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Hilary Brady]

As I mentioned in my introduction that I live in a residential area.
Would members that also live in a residential area, please post photos of their set ups to give me some ideas.
Thanks

 

[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
• Space requirements

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Love all the personality in a tiny package of the bantams! One of my good friends keeps a bantam flock and they are all such divas!
Check out our coop articles for some great coop inspiration! There's something for every skill level and budget!

 

[N F C]

Hi Hilary, it's nice to have you here!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Kgbao]

Hi and welcome to BYC, check out the links Grunpy posted, also there is an AMAZING thread on here for coop and run building. Some really smart folks in this little place. Have any questions feel free to ask.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/