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  • I think we're going to bite the bullet...

    and get some chickens!!

    I'm thinking 3-4 - possibly 4 bantams or maybe 2 or 3 medium size chickens.

    We're going to get an 8ft run with coop in the garden and I think I will get an automatic door opener and closer.

    My kids are really excited although when we went to visit a friend with chickens this afternoon I think they were bigger than they expected and suddenly seemed a bit nervous. That's why I think bantams might be better to start with.

    We have a neighbour happy to look after them when we're away. Her parents had chickens for years so she's quite happy to do it.

    So... advice for a complete beginner?!
    Likac66

    Living in her own purple world

    Loving gardening, reading, knitting and crochet.

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    Originally posted by Likac66 View Post
    and get some chickens!!

    I'm thinking 3-4 - possibly 4 bantams or maybe 2 or 3 medium size chickens.

    We're going to get an 8ft run with coop in the garden and I think I will get an automatic door opener and closer.

    My kids are really excited although when we went to visit a friend with chickens this afternoon I think they were bigger than they expected and suddenly seemed a bit nervous. That's why I think bantams might be better to start with.

    We have a neighbour happy to look after them when we're away. Her parents had chickens for years so she's quite happy to do it.

    So... advice for a complete beginner?!
    Wahoo and welcome to the chook threads
    Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

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    • #3
      Go for it , u won't regret it and your children will soon get used to the hens and their ways. You'll get lots of support here but do buy a good reference book to read up.
      Good luck !
      Gardening forever- housework whenever

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      • #4
        I love bantams but if your only going to get 3 or 4 I think I'd go for a breed that the kids can handle easily- like a Sussex. Calm and very friendly.
        * just re-read your post! Best buy 3, it's not wise to buy 2. Chickens are flock birds and need the company and if one dies your not left with just the one.
        Last edited by Scarlet; 06-05-2013, 08:49 AM.

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        • #5
          Three is a better number, I agree.
          Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

          Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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          • #6
            I started with bantams, some are friendly, but others flighty and nervous. Bigger chickens seem to be clamer and friendlier, in fact the bigger the better in friendliness terms.

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            • #7
              Grab a chair and watch them. I spend many an hour sat in the garden laughing at all my silly chickens.

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              • #8
                You can't go wrong with Warrens... they're pretty much silly tame. They are bred to lay, so you'll pretty much get an egg a day off each of them.

                There's a breed recommendation thread here: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead_69849.html

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