I also want to add, plan out the coop you’re making/getting beforehand. A regret i have is just buying one in a panic after i already had baby chicks. I had no time to plan how big they would get or if it was even safe from predators.
Heres my two cents.
Chickens are tough, i won’t lie. You do get problems, and there are issues. But that’s also why we’re all here, on BYC. To share our experiences and gain knowledge. Some lovely educators have helped me with so much over my few years of owning chickens, and i can’t thank...