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[clueless chic]

Hi! We are totally new to this whole chicken thing. We have been talking about getting some chickens (for eggs) for a while and now that it is getting near spring we are on the hunt. My hubby's co worker has suggested Golden (Comet) Buffs..which he has. And now we have a friend that has offered to get us some Araucana chicks...which is what she has. I was just wondering what y'alls thoughts on them were. I haven't heard too much about them on here. Thanks in advance for any suggestion, advice, ect.!

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm on the fence about what to tell you. I grew up with such adages as "don't look a gift chicken in the mouth," and "Beware of neighbors bearing chickens," often they turn out to be roosters.

 

[clueless chic]

I don't know if this makes any difference but we live in AR and have three dogs (English Mastiff, German Shepard, and a Lab) that roam free during the day on our property.

 

[TwoCrows]

I don't own either of these breeds, but you might check out our breeds section here on BYC and read what other members are saying about these breeds...

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

Great to have you aboard and enjoy BYC!

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

 

[kidcody]

from Washington state glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[clueless chic]

Thanks for the welcome. Hopefully soon we will have some chicks and we can get started. I never imagined there were so many choices involved with getting chickens.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Either breed mentioned would be fine. You'll probably need to work with the dogs so that they know the chickens are not squeaky toys,