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[sdemedei]

Hi all,

My name is Susan and I am new to raising chickens. I am reading up on this site trying to learn everything there is to learn about raising chickens in Seabeck, WA. I’m so new, in fact, that I’m looking for my first chicks. Just bought a coop for eight chickens, mainly for eggs, but I’m late to the game in getting chicks. Every place I’ve looked so far is out of chicks now that it’s October, so I’m hoping to find some soon. Thank you for all your posts, there is so much to know about chickens!

Susan

 

[Yowza Wowza]

Hi Susan! Thank you for joining BYC.
The best of luck in acquiring your chicks! Any preferred breed that you’re looking for?

 

[sdemedei]

Hi Susan! Thank you for joining BYC.
The best of luck in acquiring your chicks! Any preferred breed that you’re looking for?

Some friends of ours recommended Rhode Island Reds, but I’m open to suggestions from BYC. I’m primarily looking for good egg breeds.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Susan, and welcome to the BYC community. Good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[sdemedei]

Hello, Susan, and welcome to the BYC community. Good luck in establishing your flock.

Thank you so much!!

 

[Yowza Wowza]

Some friends of ours recommended Rhode Island Reds, but I’m open to suggestions from BYC. I’m primarily looking for good egg breeds.

White Leghorn, Barred Rock, and Easter egger chickens (along with RIR) are the most popular when it comes to egg production! Sex links are too, but they have short life spans of 2-3 years since they tend to develop reproductive problems from laying.

 

[Dr Evy]

Hello Susan! Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you, Susan. Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens. I hope you can find the chicks you want soon, but if not, you can use the fall and winter to prepare your coop and run, and a brooder box for a spring batch. Best wishes with all your plans!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Susan, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I think Plymouth Barred Rocks, Australorps and/or Easter Eggers would make a nice starter flock.

 

[sdemedei]

White Leghorn, Barred Rock, and Easter egger chickens (along with RIR) are the most popular when it comes to egg production! Sex links are too, but they have short life spans of 2-3 years since they tend to develop reproductive problems from laying.

Ok, thank you. I will read up on those breeds!

Susan