Newbie in Chicago

[MyChicagoCoop]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? New to chickens as of yesterday!

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 5

(3) What breeds do you have? 2 Silky, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Black Star

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? Google search

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Gardening, hockey, non-toxic beauty and household goods, green living

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. I am married with a toddler son. We have two Chihuahuas and live on the northwest side of Chicago.

 

[R3bauer]

Welcome from 3.5 hrs due west! Enjoy the site and everything it has to offer!

 

[MyChicagoCoop]

Welcome from 3.5 hrs due west! Enjoy the site and everything it has to offer!

Rode out to Rockton yesterday to pick up our pullets. Weren't too far from ya!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under MyChicagoCoop Welcome and Congratulations!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock and/or other critters, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

You may also be interested in these links:

• Learning Centre
• Articles
• Raising Baby Chicks Forum
• How Much Room do Chickens Need?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to our community. I hope that you enjoy being a member as much as the rest of us.

 

[drumstick diva]

Grew up and lived the first 22 years of my life in Chicago. Never knew they allowed chickens but, I was more interested in guys, at that point in my life.

 

[MyChicagoCoop]

Grew up and lived the first 22 years of my life in Chicago. Never knew they allowed chickens but, I was more interested in guys, at that point in my life.

You'd be surprised to know that not only do they allow hens, but you can have roosters, ducks, geese, quail, goats, bees... just about anything you can think of is not only allowed, but you don't even need permits. Just be a good neighbor, and no problems!

 

[ronott1]

You'd be surprised to know that not only do they allow hens, but you can have roosters, ducks, geese, quail, goats, bees... just about anything you can think of is not only allowed, but you don't even need permits. Just be a good neighbor, and no problems!

Welcome!

You are very lucky