hi new guy from NC

[moparguy]

Hello i am new and the wife and kids are talking me into getting chickens. I know nothing about them. Hopefully i can learn from here and i have some books from the library. I have gotten wood pallets to use for the coop and have storage cabinet to use for the nest. I will post pics of that soon. Nice to be here and thanks

 

[Bridebeliever]

You'll find lots of friendly helpful people here! I read lots of library books also when getting started but I found this part of BYC to be the most educational;

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

I started with ZERO chicken experience as well. I now have 11 happy healthy chickens and I enjoy them so much more than I thought I would!

 

[drumstick diva]

You could check out the coops section for ideas, lots of people use pallets for their coop.

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC.

 

[N F C]

x2 on the Learning Center, it's full of interesting articles to help you get off on the right foot. The Search box (upper left, under the logo) can be a big help in finding information and always feel free to ask questions.

A few things to keep in mind when you're ready to start building the coop:
- make it as large as possible (chickens hate being crowded)
- make it tall enough for you to stand up in so it will be easier to clean
- make it as predator proof as possible
- provide for ventilation

Between the Learning Center and the other reading you're doing, you'll be an expert chicken wrangler in no time!

 

[theoldchick]

 

[dlp40]

Welcome to the flock/forum. I knew nothing of chickens last feb. now through this site,experience,and my local chicken friends, i fancy myself about 40% chicken smarter, lol.
Ask any question and you will have at least 1 reply which should be helpful....if not bump the post until we help

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Welcome again and enjoyď

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[KeyFlock]

Thanks for joining us, and I hope you learn a lot from the site!

 

[moparguy]

Thanks