St. Louis here I come!

[STLChickie]

Hi there!

I am moving to St Louis next week from South Florida. Most likely moving to South City somewhere, although I'll be staying with family in Chesterfield for a few weeks until I find a place. I recently decided that I would like to raise 2 or 3 chickens. I don't eat eggs currently because I don't believe in supporting factory farming.

I'm a renter and have posted looking for a place that will allow me to have chickens. Seems like most landlords don't have a problem with it, which is surprising to me.

I was hoping to make some chicken loving St Louis friends and was hoping to maybe come meet someone's flock, see what kind of care is involved, lend a hand in feeding/etc, learn how to properly handle them, etc (I've done a ton of research, but I'd like to have a hands on experience before diving in). I saw some old posts about starting a STL meet up group. Is that going on?

Also, I've been doing alot of research on breeds and I think that I'd like to get a couple of white bearded silkies, as I don't need an egg laid every day and I'd like birds with some pet quality as well. I'm still up in the air on this, but does anyone know where I can find day olds in the area without a minimum quanitity order. Or would anyone want to do an order with me? This would be in a month or two...

Anyways, looking forward to the big STL move and hopefully I'll be talking or meeting with some nice people very soon.

Sincerely,

Kate

 

[LegHorn-BusHorn]

Hi! I live near STL in High Ridge Mo. I am new at chickens too I have only had mine about nine weeks going on ten. I only have casual aquaintence with a couple of chicken owners from where I work they were selling eggs. Earlier this year I went to a BBQ at a friends and although they have a large farm I was intrieged by the small flock they had. I asked a bunch of questions and was satisfied this was something I could handle. So my husband went right to work on the coop, new deck and chicken run. Its almost completely done and I have no complaints about my 4 chickens and 1 rooster by accident. I only live on about an acre of land in Jefferson co. No real close neigbors. I dont know if stl has any chicken ordinaces or not, but this would be a good format to find out. I am sure someone out there knows. I didnt ccheck in this area but I am sure its fine. Let me know if you have questions and maybe I could help.

 

[Suburban chick farmer 09]

and St. Louis too. I just started my backyard flock this spring, so I don't know everything, but i'm sure I could help you find the answers to any questions you might have.

 

[STLChickie]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone!!!!

I'm so excited and can't wait to get started!!!!

 

[KinderKorner]

I will about an hour and half from St. Louis. I was just there yesterday. I'm glad to see others close to me.

 

[dkelewae]

Hi Kate! I live just outside of St. Louis in St. Charles County.

 

[lana]

Hi everyone, I live in eureka, mo. about 8 min from high ridge mo. and i will help in anyway i can.

 

[urbanlayers]

Kate,

Welcome to St. Louis. Not sure why you'd leave Florida for here, but Welcome. I've had my girls for four months now and they are great. I have three different breeds, all good breeds for laying through the winter. I probably not much help to you, but have you contacted kycklingar! ? she has a small tractor style chicken coop, and I think she's just over in Maplewood. I think she's had her girls for a while. She's probably be a lot of help to you.
Good luck,
Maddie

 

[Young MacDonald]

Welcome, Kate.

I'm in Olivette. I just started too. I'd be happy to show you my coop, run and chickens. And my very simple brooder.

Also, I know you are interested in Silkies, but if you also have an interest in Salmon Favorelles, Light Brahmas or Black Australorps, I am expecting a shipment of one-day old chicks (pullets) towards the end of this month or the first of July. I know I'm going to have too many and was planning on selling them on Craig's List after they're a bit bigger, but if you want any chicks, let me know. If not, no problem - I'm not pushing them

 

[SS]

Don't live in the STL anymore but still kinda close (300 milesish) GO CARDS (sorry it had to be said when mentioning St.Louis)