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BamaChicken23

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Mar 17, 2014
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Hello I am just starting chickens(
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), and am wondering if any of y'all would have any recommendations for breeds
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( we are needing layers) where to get coops
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, coop plans, where to order chicks from, your experiences with chickens, etc. Thanks!
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The best place to start is here in our learning center for lots of good reads on all aspects of keeping chickens from building the coop, raising your new babies, feeding your adult birds and keeping them healthy...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

There are lots of prefab coops you can buy on line, or you can check out our Coops section here on BYC for lots of ideas...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

I am a huge fan of the Orpington breeds...the Black Australorps and the Buff Orpingtons. They are very docile, great with the kids, excellent layers and good meat birds, and they are quite hardy overall. My girls follow me around like drooling puppies looking for goodies or a nice soft lap. I have a hen that has laid nearly every day of her life and she is 3 years old this year....she is still going strong. But you might want to stop by our Breeds section here on BYC to see what other members are saying about the different breeds...

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

Here is a really nice external breeds page that I really like. I referred to this page numerous times when picking out my breeds....

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

This info should get you started and if you still have questions, feel free to ask. That is what we are here for!!

Welcome to BYC and enjoy your new adventure!
 

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