New to the coop!

[CrystalMosko]

Hi Everyone! Living in Hayden, ID (which is North Idaho). Purchased our 11 chicks from a local poultry farm on May 23rd. I am a first time chicken owner and am so excited to learn from all of you experienced chicken keepers! I have 1 Black Copper Maran, 3 Wyandottes (I believe) a few Easter Eggers, 2 Idaho Gems and 2 Eggopolis Blues. I believe those last 2 types are his cross-breeding variety of chickens. The Gems are supposed to lay green eggs and the Eggopolis Blues are supposed to lay blue.
I've been lurking and reading on this site for probably a good month and decided I needed to be a part of this community. My girls are growing and I am trying to nail down a good coop design. Since we just moved into our dream home (been here about 3 weeks now) I want to make sure I provide them a safe and happy home just like we have. =) Once I get the coop going I will post (hoping for some suggestions and/or tips) for other newbies to see as well.
Thanks for having such an informative site!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.

 

[TXChookstead]

Welcome from a former Idahoan whose cousins grew up in Hayden! Now in TX. You are in beautiful country. So fun that there is a breed called an Idaho Gem. Very appropriate!

Sounds like you are going to have fun and lots of colorful eggs. Keep us posted!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, and congratulations on your new home!

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're so glad you decided to join us!