Excited to start learning how to raise some girls for our family!

[donkie07]

Hi all! I really want to raise some chickens for our family's egg needs but I know absolutely nothing. Any advice on some beginner basics I can read up on? Thanks in advance!

 

[liz9910]

from California! This forum will tell you everything you need to know: https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Build your coop strong and secure and use hardware cloth (very strong wire with 1/4 inch holes) not chicken wire, it keeps chickens in but predators can tear through it easily. Also, make the coop and run bigger than you think you will need, you will probably end up getting more chickens than you thought. Good luck!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!!

 

[myfinefeatheredfriends]

My advice: the more you know BEFORE you purchase your birds, the better prepared you will be, and the more money invested the longer your equipment will hold up. The same with the birds... the cheaper you go, the less quality you receive. Anyways welcome to BYC!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, donkie07, and

! Great to have you in our flock! I agree with the above posts. Fortunately, BYC is the best place to pick up the information and knowledge you need. Peruse the various forums, ask questions and you'll be prepared in no time! Best of luck to you.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

And

Glad you joined the forum!!

 

[sourland]

Search the forums, ask questions and you will be ready to start your flock. Welcome to BYC.

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined us. Best of luck getting your new chickens

 

[Kevin565]