New to the chicken thing

[JM CHICKEN]

Hello Everyone,
We live in Maryland and are very interested in raising chickens but we have no clue. One of our big concerns is the climate changes in Maryland. What kind of breeds are good? Thanks for all feedback!
Jake and Monica

 

[Kevin565]

. Are you looking for pets,Eggs, or Meat?

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. If you are looking for egg layers you should check out the Henderson breed chart.
http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Jake and Monica, and

! Great to have you here. You have come to the right place to learn everything you need to know regarding poultry. Chickens are amazingly adaptable creatures and most breeds will acclimate themselves to wherever. Best of luck to you!

 

[Big A Chickens]

I'm glad you joined us!!!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

The Learning Center (above) its another great resource

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[theoldchick]

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Greeting from Kentucky! So glad you joined us.