Type A Researcher Just Beginning

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• How to start a new thread
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).
• Hatching / Chick-care
• For breeds - http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[JenCee]

Wyandotte bantams. Most are very friendly & docile & they are a good child size. They lay a small to medium brown egg. My Aracaunas are also very friendly; blue eggs. I've had/have both BRs & Australorps. They are lovely birds & great layers but being on the bigger side are heavier & eat quite a bit more than smaller breeds. They also poop more & require a little more space because of their size. All these breeds enjoy free ranging but will tolerate confinement well. My Aracaunas & Wyandottes, being smaller lighter birds, are fence hoppers & fly rather well. Something to consider when planning your coop & run area.

Thanks! I haven't looked into any of the bantams yet. Appreciate it!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Make yourself at home & have lots of fun!

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck on establishing your flock! I researched TONS before I got my chickens as well. My flock makes me smile daily. Glad you found the site and joined us!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. With eggs as one of your goals and given your limited flock size you might want to reconsider having silkies. They are very much for 'pretty' and spend a lot of their time going broody rather than laying eggs.

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at BYC. I second sourland's description of silkies.

 

[ShrekDawg]

And now you understand why my Type A personality is throwing itself into researching chickens to stay sane Also, my pleasure. Thanks for your support.

Definitely understandable!!! And no problem as well.

If you have any questions, I’m happy to help!! I haven’t had my chickens as long as some but I’ve had them about 5 years now and always researching, even now.