Newbie in Baltimore County

[stellalunabird]

Hello!

I have been reading from your forums for months now planning my new operation, here in Hereford, Maryland.

I joined, not only to share in your wealth of knowledge but to try to connect with people locally to source chicken related things. (Information, friends, feed, chickens)

Specifically, I am looking for where to buy my hens. I have poured months of research into this, and building my coop and run, and have decided on Ameraucanas as my main breed, with several other mixed breeds. My coop will be 4x8 with a 8x8 run.
How many can I happily have? And where should I post on this site to find someone who has Ameraucanas locally? I'd love to take a day trip to a farm/hatchery.

Thanks for your time everyone!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[SummerSaige]

Welcome to BYC from California!

 

[stellalunabird]

Thanks for welcoming me. Does anyone have any information on where to post to answer my question?

I tried one maryland forum, but most of the posts are very old, I'm confused where to go for answers. Again- I'm looking for Ameraucana layers in Maryland. Young juveniles or layers, not day old chicks. Thanks.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! This is the main thread, there have been numerous posts today (last posts are at the end of the thread) https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/63745/maryland-thread/1410 you could also post on the main Ameraucana breed thread if anyone knows of a breeder in your area https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...for-posting-pictures-and-discussing-our-birds

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community! Make yourself at home here on BYC and welcome to our flock!

 

[gander007]

 

[drumstick diva]

How many birds to you expect to get? You need 4 sq.feet per bird inside the coop and 10 sq.feet per bird in the outside run.