newbie from central pa

[lko67]

Will be getting chicks as soon as weather breaks and I can get my old 8 by 10 she'd set up looking for egg layers and breeders any advice would be greatly appreciated am still reading other posts for ideas

 

[boskelli1571]

Welcome!

If you are looking for good layers - Leghorns are the best I'm told. Delawares, RIRs', Welsummers are also good reliable layers. Have you looked at Hendersons chicken chart for a general idea of breed/temperament/egg laying??
As for breeders, I don't know about local breeders, but Mypetchicken.com, Meyers, McMurray, Strombergs to name a few of the internet options. I have always ordered from MPC and have had good results.
I'm sure other folks will give you some good advice also, enjoy! Sue

 

[Marthab1953]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

You might want to check out our breeds section here on BYC for what people are saying about the laying qualities of the different breeds....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[dheltzel]

Welcome to BYC!
If you'd like to meet your neighbors in PA, checkout the thread of PA members: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/248345/pennsylvania-unite
You can get local-oriented info there as well as get in contact with breeders in your area.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 on the BYC Breeds section and your state thread, also the Henderson chicken breed chart compares a lot of popular breeds http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

 

[lko67]

Thanks for the info I'm sure I will have tons of questions once the weather breaks and I can get the coop set up

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!