New to Raising Chickens

[Kiley]

Hello, I plan on getting 15 Rhode Island Reds this spring. This website has been very informative over the past few months as I have been doing my research. I hope people can provide me with a few tips and tricks to starting off... I plan on constructing my coop next month, I am unsure of the size that may be needed for 15 birds (I have read varying sizes/SF per bird). Also, if anyone can recommend a hatchery or breeder (I live in Maryland) that would be helpful.

I am new and just getting my feet wet so bare with me! Hopefully, I can be considered a value member of this forum in the future!

Thanks!

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Welcome to BYC!!! Glad you joined.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Have a look in the Coops section for recommendations and coop designs. For a breeder try your local peeps first, look for your state thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

and chicken breeders and hatcheries you will find here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16/chicken-breeders-hatcheries

Have fun!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[sourland]

Do your research, make your plans, and all will go well. Welcome to BYC.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Kiley, and

! Pleased you joined our community! Best of luck to you and your RIRs!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!!

 

[Kiley]

Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate the warm welcome!

I will check locally first. An old neighbor of mine got his chicks mail order... But I'd rather look more locally, thanks!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

There is a big difference between hatchery RIR's and heritage birds from a good breeder