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[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Notepad12]

if you have small children you would do well with a kind and gentle breed such as orpingtons. i have 2 chocolate orpington hens and they are just so lovely and sweet. welcome to byc!!

Thanks for the reply,

I was considering Cochins/Copper Marans as my large fowl choice or Columbian Black tails/Sussex for hybrids

 

[Notepad12]

View attachment 3779498What is most important for you?
If you start to like the chickens would you like them to be healthy and stay even after ten years when they stop laying (a string breed or barnyard mixes are perfect)?

Or would you rather have an egg each day from every chicken and make them soup chick after 3-4 years (laying hybrids are perfect).

Or would you like them to look astonishing and go for one or two ornamental breeds. Check out the chicken encyclopedia to make a few choices and see what is available in the within driving distance , search on the online markets. The encyclopaedia is in Dutch, I couldn't find one in English,

I'm just looking for something that's easier to keep for now as I'm just beginning, so a chicken without feathery feet/a non flighty type

 

[sourland]

Welcome to the BYC community, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Brahma feet do require a little maintenance but if you confine them to a dry run, they won't be any problem.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Chickens are like potato chips.

 

[Notepad12]

Welcome to BYC. Brahma feet do require a little maintenance but if you confine them to a dry run, they won't be any problem.

Brahma also eat a lot, and a fully grown Brahma whilst friendly could intimidate the children due to its size?

 

[Debbie292d]

Brahma also eat a lot, and a fully grown Brahma whilst friendly could intimidate the children due to its size?

I don't have any but my neighbor does and they are calm and sweet. That's what I hear about them too.

If you're looking for a smaller pet size for them, you might consider some silkies.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

No matter which breed you go with, I'm sure you will enjoy this adventure!

Make yourself at home here and if you have any questions about things, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!

 

[janiedoe]

Brahma also eat a lot, and a fully grown Brahma whilst friendly could intimidate the children due to its size?

That is true, they do eat a lot. Mine are okay around children, but different chickens have different personalities.