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[Micharbra]

I'm super excited to get some chickens. I found this site to get lots of useful tips on coops, feed and different types of chickens.
My mom was raised on a farm and I got to collect eggs when I was a kid. Would love to have a flock of my own and bring our family back into growing, gathering our own food.
Silkies have always been my favourite. Can you suggest more for me?

 

[BrendaJ]

There are so many great breeds. If your looking for great egg layers then leghorns, road island red, sex links & barred rocks are great - plus there are several more. Look at the learning center tabs above or google best egg layers.
I have a mixed flock - Love all the fresh eggs & the little feathers dinosaurs lol

 

[gander007]

Alright

glad to have you aboard

There are a lot of different types of chickens out there different looks and egg sizes and color

gander007

 

[NinjaRooster]

Greetings! Welcome to BYC!

As far as chickens go I personally really like my Easter Eggers. Barred rocks are another favorite as well.

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies usually make great broodies but, they are not reliable layers. They are a favorite with kids and often tolerate being dressed up or pushed in a doll stroller. Other breeds tend to pick on them because they don't look like regular chickens.

 

[TwoCrows]

to BYC!

You might take a look here at this thread of the different breeds...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[sourland]

Search the forums, ask questions, go to a chicken show, plan and you will be ready to start your flock. Welcome to BYC.

 

[petrel]

Welcome

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!