new member in Maryland

[P@P@2four]

Hello fellow Marylander! I live in Cecil County, MD!

Buff Orpingtons are a very gentle breed in my opinion. And my Austrolorp hens are sweet as pie. They actually come to me and let me scoop them right up!

I own silkies as well and they are just easy going little fluff balls, but need to be in a run or covered coop as they are easy prey with all their fluff on their heads! Anyhow, just wanted to say

 

[Chicken Salad]

Another Marylander here checking in to welcome you! I'm in Frederick in almost-Western Maryland.

 

[bstaley]

Thanks to all the positive response!

Eggs are the primary use for the chickens. I have 2 children, and they will be joining 4-h to show at our county fair, so they need to be friendly.

Sounds like barred rock and austrolrop are good choices.

I will post pix of the coup I have built, and progrees with new chicks.I do have some experience growing up on a farm, but the last chicken I had was 30 years ago. amazing what you forget over time!

Anyone going to Harrisburg farm show? I have been and highly recommend going if you like chickens

 

[LilBizzy]

Welcome !!!
I have some red sexinks. They are very sweet, in my opinion. I had barred rocks in the past- good layers, good personalities. I hear buff orps are gentle too.

 

[mizauntcathy'shenhouse]

Hello and welcome from Texas!

 

[B. Saffles Farms]