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[Loisetc123]

my sister raised chickens and told me of her expierence. It was something she really enjoyed. Im looking for a duel purpose chickens. for eggs and
Maybe something other/more. Looking at price/cost of total start up for a few chicks. i'm anxious for any and all help. And dose the Rhoad Island Red
chicken still exist? Thank you all for your input and education.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Yes, the RIR are very popular.
Start up costs vary considerably based on the number of birds you want and the type of coop and run you want.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Rhode Island Reds and many other.. many egg colors also ... Please go to the home page read through the learning center .. The coop pages

 

[Loisetc123]

Hello, glade to be here. Thank you for communiating

 

[Loisetc123]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Rhode Island Reds and many other.. many egg colors also ... Please go to the home page read through the learning center .. The coop pages

I have 2 dogs, 1 mini pin and onw german shepard/blacklab, both think they own the house. lol

 

[Loisetc123]

ok thank you

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have 2 dogs, 1 mini pin and onw german shepard/blacklab, both think they own the house. lol

many egg colours today can be had not just white and brown deep, deep copper. Blue, green on and on

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome, It's so great to have you!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Rhode Island Red chickens exist and are still very popular.