Greetings and welcome to BYC Melissa! So glad you joined us. There's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!
I don't think when she said "laying chickens" she was referring to a breed, but more toward hens, vice roosters... When you buy/order chicks (specifically) you can get "layers/pullets/sexed" chickens or you can get what's referred to as "straight run". When you get straight run, the birds have not been "sexed" and invariably you'll end up with one or more roosters (cockerels when less than 1 year old) along with the pullets (hens less than 1 year). Many folks are living in places where roosters are not allowed.
If you ask for breed recommendations on here (BYC) you will most likely get recommendations of every breed there ever was!
Just so you know, they are all wrong, unless they are recommending New Hampshires.
They were produced from Rhode Island Reds combined wih several other breeds and are much friendlier birds. RIR's can be down right obstinate/mean!
Oh, if you haven't done so already, PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. Old folks like me
will never remember from this thread. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!
Welcome!
