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[MCast2013]

Hi Everyone,
Looking forward to learning a lot. Trying to figure out how to raise laying hens in our backyard. Been looking at chicks from Meyers Hatchery, but have not made any final decisions, yet. It is still very cold here--in the mountains of western Maryland.. Planning to get the chicks in mid-May.
Your input would be appreciated.
Mark

 

[red golden]

Welcome aboard and you have come to the right place for info.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

There is a lot of good info here. Here are some sections I think you will find helpful:

General:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Coops and housing:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance

Breeds:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Chick raising:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

Have fun and keep us posted!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Mark, and

! Happy to have you aboard! Looks like Sumi gave you some good resources!! Good luck to you!!

 

[BarredRockGirls]

Meyers is a very good hatchery! I just got mine - 16 - in a snow storm and they were all alive. I live in Ohio btw . Good luck !

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. I have purchased from Meyer for many years. You are wise to wait until the weather warms a bit for your location.

 

[liz9910]