New member introduction

[Katheryn1962]

Welcome to BYC!!

Thanks!!!!!!

 

[Katheryn1962]

Welcome. I would start with three hens since minimum and wait till they age and production drops before getting three more. That should provide you with a dozen a week. This keeps them laying at a rate you can handle.


This article may be helpful in choosing breeds: Check it out. Please note the breed chart and characteristics with resources linked attached in the article.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/choosing-the-right-breed-for-you.74446/

Thank You!!! I appreciate the information and link to the article. I definitely want some good tempered, egg layers!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Katheryn, welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[Quatie]

Welcome! Best of luck with your flock.

 

[RebelEgger]

Hello from NS and welcome to BYC! You’ve joined a great and resourceful community! Enjoy your journey!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC Katheryn, hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. What is your climate like in March? I believe you mentioned having chicks sent in March. If March is cold & blustery like it is here, it would be better to have them sent in warmer, settled weather.

Some hatcheries enclose male chicks - as warmers. But, then you might be stuck with males you cannot rehome. You can see how little male chicks mean to them.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Katheryn and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi Katheryn! Welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!