New to BYC, Anchorage, AK

[kwestley]

Hi,
I'm hoping to have some ideas about raising chickens in AK. We bought a house that came with a chicken coop already, so I thought it might be nice to have a few chickens in the coop.

I have a few questions:
1. What kind of chickens breeds (eggs layer) that do well in Alaska?
2. As a new starter, how many chicks should I start with?
3. Does the coop need to be insulated?

Thanks for any advices.

 

[postalpoultry]

Just wanted to say HI and welcome. You and I seem to be the only ones awake LOL I sure wish I had a clue about Alaska and chickens, I don't but I will be interested to hear what others tell you.

 

[dylster]

Hi from Norfolk, England

1.Rhode Island Reds would proberly do well but as well as they can.

2. It depends I started with 6 its all about the coop though.

3.Yes it proberly does but I don't come from a place as cold.

 

[dylster]

Hi from Norfolk, England

1.Rhode Island Reds would proberly do well but not as well as they can.

2. It depends I started with 6 its all about the coop though.

3.Yes it proberly does but I don't come from a place as cold.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please go to the "where am I, where are you." forum and look for the Alaskan thread. People there will be able to give you much better advice re: best breeds for your climate and

and coops, feed etc.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, kwestley, and

! Pleased to join our community! There are quite a few Alaskans on BYC - I'm sure they can steer you in the right direction. Best wishes.