Newbie from Southern California checking in!

[SueSteeves]

Hello everyone!

I have been thinking about getting 2 hens for my backyard for awhile now and I am ready to take the plunge! I have had baby chicks as a child, but we always returned them to the farm when they grew up. I want to get a pair of hens because I know what wonderfull pets they can make, I love the idea of all that free fertilizer for my garden and I just think reducing the demand for eggs from horrible factories is the responsible thing to do. I am located in Long Beach CA and looked up my local laws and found out that I can have some chickies! So now my next step is to get advice on a coop and varities that thrive in this area. I would love to meet with another local, see your set up and talk chicken. Thanks!

Sue

 

[darkstarr nite]

well congrats an hope you find a breed u will like

 

[missjillie]

Sue! I'm your northern neighbor here in WA I used to live in sunny SoCal when my dad was stationed at Vandenberg AFB--loved it!

The great thing about having chickens too is that you don't need to have a rooster for your hens to lay Personally I like having at least one roo--my Buff Orpington cross is such a mellow guy that I don't have to worry about him attacking me. One encounter with spurs was enough for me to know that I never want to experience that again!

Again,welcome, and I'm sure that others will post helpful info for you. Have fun with your new endeavor

-Jill

 

[SilkiesAndSuch]

Welcome!

 

[b.hromada]

Hi Sue!

from S. Florida! Its great to have you here with us! Thats wonderful! Wish more people would do the same.

 

[pringle]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. I think you will like it here.

 

[Jess N Jeff]

Hi there from San Diego!!!!!

 

[Ehigh57]

Hello from GA!

 

[NewHopePoultry]

from Missouri