New to Chickenry

[CajunRoo]

Hello fellow Louisiana-ian! I just leave the door open during daylight hours so they can free roam in the fenced area of the backyard. I just have to prioritize who gets to use the backyard, the dogs or the chickens. The male chick I had was a NHR and I would probably get another, or a Speckled Sussex.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Hello fellow Louisiana-ian! I just leave the door open during daylight hours so they can free roam in the fenced area of the backyard. I just have to prioritize who gets to use the backyard, the dogs or the chickens. The male chick I had was a NHR and I would probably get another, or a Speckled Sussex.

We do the same.

 

[GrandmaOrpington]

Hello All and I am hopeful to learn/discuss trials and tribulations with caring for backyard chickens!
I reside in south Louisiana and have purchased a chicken coop/tractor from a local company that I decided to support. It is a very nice chicken tractor.. very expensive.. but should last a lifetime with no more than regular maintenance. (pics to follow later)
I like to jump in instead of slowing easing into things so this is my first venture with chickens. I purchased 12 hens and 1 roo from a farm supply store in Gonzales LA and raised them all up and theyre currently 12 weeks old. No eggs yet but I should start getting some by Feb 2024 from all that I've read. My baby roo didn't make it so the girls are gonna be laying unfertilized eggs for a while.
I went with 3 breeds 4x each. Australorp (black), Speckled Sussex, and New Hampshire Reds.

Welcome from another newbie.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[featherhead007]

You seem to like those Speckled Suspects? They are a pretty bird for sure.
Welcome to the club.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Hello All and I am hopeful to learn/discuss trials and tribulations with caring for backyard chickens!
I reside in south Louisiana and have purchased a chicken coop/tractor from a local company that I decided to support. It is a very nice chicken tractor.. very expensive.. but should last a lifetime with no more than regular maintenance. (pics to follow later)
I like to jump in instead of slowing easing into things so this is my first venture with chickens. I purchased 12 hens and 1 roo from a farm supply store in Gonzales LA and raised them all up and theyre currently 12 weeks old. No eggs yet but I should start getting some by Feb 2024 from all that I've read. My baby roo didn't make it so the girls are gonna be laying unfertilized eggs for a while.
I went with 3 breeds 4x each. Australorp (black), Speckled Sussex, and New Hampshire Reds.

Welcome here Cajun. Nice mix of hens. I love my Australorp and my Rhode island Reds were great layers. Enjoy your girls.

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

So sorry for your loss, and good luck with your flock!