Newbie from the northern Catskills of New York

[The_Cedar_Lawn_House]

I'm planning on getting some chickens again. My family has kept chickens here for 100+ years but we stopped about 20 years ago. I did many chicken chores as a child, but I need to feed my brain some.

Anyone want to recommend a book?
"Storey's Guide to Chickens" by Gail Damerow

I've got a large coop, about 12x25 and plenty of lawn off the road, but I also have plenty coyotes.

Like most everyone these days, I'm on a tight budget. But with an existing coop, plenty of land and plenty of time, it seems like a good idea.

I also recently started beekeeping again, 4 hives at the moment.

 

[redoak]

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[al6517]

Glad to have you with us WELCOME!!!

AL

 

[rooster-red]

 

[sewchick]

From Old Town, Maine

 

[Dandelion007]

 

[The_Cedar_Lawn_House]

Okay,

I ordered:

"Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry: Breeds, Care, Health" by Leonard Mercia

and

"Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens: Care / Feeding / Facilities" by Gail Damerow

As I shoveled a path to the chicken coop, I began to question my sanity.

Maybe some eggs over-easy will put me back on track.

 

[AHappychick]

WELCOME

My family used to always vacation in the Catskills, I dont know about now but back when they were kids there was a decent population of Armenians that lived and vacationed there.

I used to go to the Castkill Game farm, heard they were shut down though

Oh you will question your sanity many days when it comes to chooks lol it is SOOOOO adictive!

 

[The_Cedar_Lawn_House]

Yeah, the Catskill Game Farm closed a couple of years ago. It is about 8 miles from me, many of my relatives/ancestors had worked there in their youth. It just wasn't financially feasible anymore, ironically, their last year was the best year they had in decades.

What part of NY are you in? I think I would much rather pick-up chicks than order through the mail. Of course there are a few local places that could get chickens from Agway or similar.