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[ippi46]

Hi, I'm new to BYC. My name is Michele. I don't have my chickens yet but I joined so I could be prepared. I've been reading through a lot of the information and I love this group. I'm planning on getting 3 chicks in January or February. I do have 2 questions:
1. What breeds would you recommend for someone who has never had chickens before?
2. I live in So Cal in the Norco/Chino area and last month when we had a few days over 110 degrees I wondered about the best chicken breeds for dealing with the heat. What would you recommend?
Thanks!

 

[Hei 20]

Hi, I'm new to BYC. My name is Michele. I don't have my chickens yet but I joined so I could be prepared. I've been reading through a lot of the information and I love this group. I'm planning on getting 3 chicks in January or February. I do have 2 questions:
1. What breeds would you recommend for someone who has never had chickens before?
2. I live in So Cal in the Norco/Chino area and last month when we had a few days over 110 degrees I wondered about the best chicken breeds for dealing with the heat. What would you recommend?
Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

Michele, I think it would be best in you posted on the South Cal thread and see what responders have to say. Folks in the area with chickens would know best what breeds handle the heat well.

 

[Vickischics]

Hi, I'm new to BYC. My name is Michele. I don't have my chickens yet but I joined so I could be prepared. I've been reading through a lot of the information and I love this group. I'm planning on getting 3 chicks in January or February. I do have 2 questions:
1. What breeds would you recommend for someone who has never had chickens before?
2. I live in So Cal in the Norco/Chino area and last month when we had a few days over 110 degrees I wondered about the best chicken breeds for dealing with the heat. What would you recommend?
Thanks!

WELCOME TO BYC.
Look around and make sure yourself at home. This is a very knowledgeable and informative group from around the globe. One suggestion I have, is make sure your read about how and where to post your questions to receive the quickest response in the FORUM section.
We are EGG-CITED you joined us.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Hi Michele, welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined. I hope you enjoy it here!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Michele this is great site enjoy

 

[garlandchickens]

Welcome! I don't know much about your area, but I know in my experience, that Easter Eggers are a great starting breed. Personally I like being able to tell my girls apart, even with only a few, so we opted for different breeds or EEs, since you never know what they will look like.

 

[Pork Pie]

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

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/788391/keeping-chickens-cool-in-summer-heat
  
  https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/topic-of-the-week-keeping-chickens-cool-in-summer.1181934/
• Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Callender Girl]

First, kudos to you for doing your research before getting your birds, and BYC is a great place to learn.

If your goal is three friendly chicks, I'd choose at least one Speckled Sussex. It is a very old British breed, lovely colored and mine likes to stay close and "help" me with any outdoor project. EE's can provide beautifully colored eggs, and as far as being pretty docile and darned cute, I like Salmon Faverolles with their fluffy face and feathered legs.

In Iowa, chickens have to survive sub-zero weather all the way to above 100-degree temps, and the ones I've suggested have managed to do fine here.

Welcome to the group. Looking forward to seeing what you decide!