Hi David and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Things can seem a little confusing at first, but don't worry - we are here to help you, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Like anything else in life - the best teacher is experience, and it's perfectly normal to make mistakes.
Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.
There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.
Hi David, it's nice to have you here! Try not to get overwhelmed with too much all at once, if you have questions, there is always someone around to help you out.