Wondering what to do

[Lover of all Animals]

Hello new member here. I have just started learning about raising chickens. I haven't bought any yet. I don't know if I should since it's getting closer to fall or wait until spring again. If I wait I will have time to get my coop ready any time to think on what kind of breeds to get

 

[ChickQueen77]

do you want egg layers?

Barred Plymouth Rocks are good they are hardy and mine are already 6 and still laying and they are probably the best out of my whole flock

 

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

Since you don't have a coop ready (and building one in the winter is a pain), and you want time to think about the breeds, I would wait. Although, if you get them now, you wont have to worry about hatcheries running out of chicks, which is super common in the spring. I know that this last spring a lot of people had a really hard time getting chicks due to the high demand for them. If you get chicks now, they will likely start laying January-April time frame.

 

[ChickenChick46]

Welcome! How long before you have really cold temps? From what I've learned here, they should be fully feathered and ready to go in a coop, even in cold weather, in like 6 to 8 weeks. Maybe less, from some things I've read.

 

[BoundlessLove]

Greetings and Welcome to Backyard Chickens!!
Lots to consider when choosing chicken breeds.
Wishing you well!

 

[C Siena]

Greetings & Salutations. Welcome.

It's good that you are reading and learning before you have the chicks. You can get chicks now but will the coop be ready in 7ish weeks from when you receive them? If not ready sooner. They grow quickly.

This is a wonderful site on which to Learn and enjoy. We are pleased to have you in the community.

 

[ChickQueen77]

my dad builds my coops in the fall so they are ready in the spring

 

[thecatumbrella]

Welcome in! If you're anything like me (someone who grossly underestimates how long projects will take), hold off until spring. It also gives you a chance to iron out any kinks in the coop/run before birds are living in it. Much easier to fix a leaky roof when it's empty!

 

[GodLovesU]

You can find your state/country thread here! If you want to learn more about navigating the website you can check it out here. God bless and have a great day!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! It is good you are doing some research first! This is a great place for that! Good luck!