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[Spike_2112]

Hello,
New to chicken world, but my wife and I are ready to dive in (the deep end)! We have several different chicks including Easter Eggers, Salmon Favorrolles, Black Majesty Marons, Starlight Green Eggers and Bluebell Eggers. We are building 2 coops and runs for each coop. I think we’re going to enjoy raising the hens and our new hobby! I’m sure we’ll have many questions. Thanks,
Spike

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Spike, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm quite sure you will enjoy it. Why 2 coops and runs instead on one larger coop and run?

 

[Spike_2112]

Hi,

We are gonna keep the Salmon Faverolles separate from the others. They were getting picked on by the other chicks and we read they are so docile that many of the other breeds will do that. We only have 6 of them so they will be in a smaller coop/run. The larger coop will house the others. As we have lost a couple chicks right after shipping, we’re not sure exactly how many will be in each coop.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[feathermaid]

Thanks for joining and best wishes with both your flocks!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Glad you decided to join us! Good luck with your flock (s)

 

[alexa009]

Hello, Spike, welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Sometimes separation is the only solution if you want to avoid more docile breeds being picked on. There are a lot of other good solutions as well, especially for integrating new birds into an existing flock.

 

[Sequel]

Yay! You've joined and you have Salmon Faverolles! That's what I have and I just love them. Hope you enjoy your flocks! I think it was a brilliant idea to build 2 set ups, I wish I had.

Cathy

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Spike and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.


Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hi,

We are gonna keep the Salmon Faverolles separate from the others. They were getting picked on by the other chicks and we read they are so docile that many of the other breeds will do that. We only have 6 of them so they will be in a smaller coop/run. The larger coop will house the others. As we have lost a couple chicks right after shipping, we’re not sure exactly how many will be in each coop.

I keep my Salmon Faverolles with the rest of the flock but mine is a different situation!