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[Ajaxs]

hi im jaxs from the uk and been wanting to keep chickens for a long time i now have the means to start but after reading alot on how to keep chickens it seems like its complicated any advice will be greatly appreciated where do i start what hens are the best and can i mix them with different breeds ,,
im wanting to start keeping hens that lay eggs just not for pets ,,in the past ive kept quails they were easy lol

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Much is common sense and education. Set goals, study the forums. question, plan, and you will be good to go. Good luck.

 

[bluebird]

Greetings @Ajaxs thanks for joining us here at BYC!
We have a lot of valuable information for you here. Raising chickens is such a fun and productive hobby! I hope you are able to use this site to learn a lot about your feathered friends!
In my opinion the best breeds of chickens for newbies are
->Rhode Island Reds
->Copper Maran
->Buff Orpington
-?Golden Lacy
I hope to see you posting around the forums more!!!
-Blue

 

[bluebird]

 

[mill-j]

I feel in today's world keeping chickens is overrated, they are actually some of the easiest livestock to raise, and definitely very rewarding. Sure things can go wrong but for the most part it's easy sailing.

Good Luck!

 

[Ajaxs]

Thank you for you replys , cant wait to get started its our winter in the uk at the minuet so i waiting on coop to be delivered then ill be looking at hens
and happy new year to you all ,,

 

[sfaith102]

Hello there!

 

[Ajaxs]

hello from here too

 

[sfaith102]

jk jk Yes!