(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

[ChickenLvr13]

Good Morning. Yes, I am very new to chickens... in fact I don't have my chickens just yet. I wanted to find out a lot about them prior to getting my first chicks! I ran into someone in Hackettstown NJ and they recommended this site. I am looking forward to reading all of your groups helpful messages to hopefully avoid some big mistakes in my start up. I plan to start off with about 4 chickens. Thanks for letting me join!!

 

[Chick Chick McGee]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! I would start with choosing a breed that you like. Have you chosen a breed yet? Then I would give them a good amount of space especially if they are big birds or if they aren’t free ranging. Keep their coop and water clean it helps keep them healthier. Make sure that they have shade. That’s all I can think of at the moment, feel free to ask any other questions and we will be happy to do our best answering them. Good Luck!

 

[N F C]

If you haven't found it yet, here's a link to the Learning Center...it's full of helpful articles that will get you off on the right foot:
learning-center.11

Make yourself at home and thanks for joining us!

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC!
You're already off to the right start by researching thoroughly BEFORE even getting your chickens. There is a surprising amount to learn.
You will also need to consider designing a predator proof coop/run for your birds.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[staceyj]

Hi there and welcome to BYC.
You are starting off smart!
Lots of people join to start leaning before they get their flock.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy! You came to right place! This community if chicken enthusiasts is FUNomenal! Best wishes!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us and i wish you the best of luck with your new project.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Melky]

Good Morning. Yes, I am very new to chickens... in fact I don't have my chickens just yet. I wanted to find out a lot about them prior to getting my first chicks! I ran into someone in Hackettstown NJ and they recommended this site. I am looking forward to reading all of your groups helpful messages to hopefully avoid some big mistakes in my start up. I plan to start off with about 4 chickens. Thanks for letting me join!!

Welcome! I would seriously think about getting coop first while deciding on breeds. I started with pre-fab but wishing I took more time to build own coop. Check other coops and lessons learned on BYC coops.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us
Enjoy your adventure