New to chicken raising

[adeleroy8]

Hello there. I live in Waxhaw, NC and am just beginning my research to raising chickens. Plan on only 3 - 5 girls...looking forward to this next journey...

 

[Granny Hatchet]

welcome to BYC

 

[260906]

Welcome! You'll find lots of good info on this site.

 

[TwoCrows]

What breeds are you planning on keeping? Lots of really friendly birds that are great layers. You can check out our breeds page in the learning center to see what members are saying about the different breeds...

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

Here is a link to our learning center as well in case you need tips and hints on raising your new flock...

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

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[adeleroy8]

THANK YOU!!....yeah...I've already been online with this site for the past 4 hours and taking LOTS of notes. I'm interested in EGG layers, foragers, with minimal broodiness...but friendly....so far I'm leaning toward one of the Plymouth Rocks, a Rhode Island, and not sure what else...kinda want to mix.

 

[260906]

I think my Rhode Island Red is my best chicken overall for intelligence, foraging, and egg laying.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck in your new chicken venture! Wyandottes, Delawares and Sussex are other breeds you might consider, I do fine RIR to be rather bossy in a mixed flock.

 

[sourland]

Go to the Learning Center, check out the forums, ask any questions you may have - you will do fine. Welcome to BYC.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]