Hello from Wichita, Kansas

[Cliffdwel]

Hello! I am Cliff and my wife and I are looking to start keeping chickens this spring. I am in the process of reading everything I can. My biggest question is which egg laying breeds will be the sturdiest for this part of Kansas? Any input would be appreciated!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Cliff and welcome to the BYC community. Ask this question on the Kansas state thread. Good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

This is definitely the place to be for all the fun and learning! Definitely stop by our Learning Center, all kinds of good reads on all the aspects of keeping chickens...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

Lots of hardy breeds out there.... Orpingtons, Austrorps, Rhode Island Reds, Rocks, etc... you might stop by your state thread and chat with your neighbors... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/consolidated-kansas.248925/

Ask as many questions as needed, welcome to our community!

 

[Jenbirdee]

Hello! I am Cliff and my wife and I are looking to start keeping chickens this spring. I am in the process of reading everything I can. My biggest question is which egg laying breeds will be the sturdiest for this part of Kansas? Any input would be appreciated!

Hi there, and welcome to BYC! My suggestion is ducks! Ducks are super sturdy and they lay tons of eggs

 

[N F C]

Hi Cliff, as a former Kansan, I know you'll be able to raise a wide variety of breeds. Build your coop to be able to accommodate all four seasons and you should do well.

Best wishes!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you in this poultry loving community.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Cliff, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Cliff!

 

[Burnt Brass Homestead]

Hi Cliff

Welcome!