soon to be a chicken owner

[gryeyes]

I find Henderson's Handy Dandy Chicken Chart to be very useful; I refer to it quite often. http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

My opinion would be to get yourself some Black Australorps. They're commonly carried by feed stores in the Western states. Every BA I've had has been uber friendly and they are great layers!!! Plus they're such pretty ladies.

 

[omlette lover]

Thanks W.

 

[omlette lover]

Thanks G,

 

[S&N Livestock]

from Ohio

 

[TamiHunter]

and

from Oregon!!

 

[Magic Birdie]

Welcome! I suggest silkies, of course. Most hatcheries only do straight run, but MyPetChicken can get you just girls!

 

[jlovelady]

Welcome!! I have 2 speckled sussex hens that are "cuddly." They come up in sit in your lap. They are also good egg layers. Research them...great birds!

 

[b.hromada]

and

from S. Florida! So glad you joined us!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

from Washington State. Ventura County is a very pretty area.

 

[Kevin565]