Omlet Smart Autodoor - New in box

[ringworm24]

Hi, I am just starting with chickens, I want to get 2 friendly big cuddly Hens which are not nosy (wishful thinking?)

 

I just got a coup with

 

a 13" by 10" poop hole,

hutch 3ft by 2 1/2 ft

egg laying area 1 1/2ft by 2 1/2ft

run of about 8ft by 2 1/2 ft.

 

They will have the run of the garden most days

 

I love Cochin and Brahma but I guess they are to big for me ?

Also I like orpingtions are they to big to?

 

Any advise on other breeds which are big and friendly which will fit in my cope?

 

Many thanks

[Redwing]

Orpington bantams would be ok

 

large fowl... I'd go for the medium sized large fowl such as Wyandottes, Sussex, Rhode Island red, Australorps etc..

 

Very light breeds would appreciate a bigger run though so Hamburghs, Appenzellers, Welsummers, legbars may not be good choices

[BeckyBoo]

You can get bantam Brahmas which are just as fluffy and come up the same size as an average chicken, but I'd advise to get three not two, it's a better number - in case the worst happens and one eventually dies then you'd have to go through all the rigmarole of introducing a new one

 

BeckyBoo