1st time chicken farmer

[kwk1950]

Just building my coop. 8x8 with a 8x12 run new to this. Getting 15 hens soon. Might need help later. Im new here too. Nice to meet you all. Bill in Ohio.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hi Bill and welcome to BYC!

Sounds like you are a man with a plan!

If you need any tips and hints on raising your new flock, stop by our learning center here on BYC for lots of great reads on all the aspects of keeping poultry...

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

If you have any other questions, that is what we are here for.

Welcome to our flock and enjoy your new adventure!

 

[kwk1950]

Thanks

 

[sourland]

Hello, Bill, welcome to BYC.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your soon to be hens!

 

[kwk1950]

Thanks. All new to me. Im older retired.

 

[MM38084]

Hi Bill From Ohio.......I am Bob from Michigan and I am in the same boat......First time chicken farmer, just retired. I am building my coop as well 4X8 with a 8X24 run. I have 12 pullet chicks 6 long island reds and 6 pearl white leghorns and so far this seems to be rather fun. Been reading this site for about a year finding out what to do when. This is an awsome site....Well lots of luck.

Bob

 

[kwk1950]

Thanks Bob. Im getting about 15 hens prob in about 3-4 weeks from my amish friend. They will be about 16 weeks old. Trying to prediator proof their coop. Got lots of dogs here in the country. Neighbor better keep his dogs in his yard if jot the dog warden will do something. His dog killed one of my neighbors free rance chicken. Mine will be housed and caged run.

 

[Duckopolis]

Good luck with your chicken raising adventures, and I hope you find everything you need to know! Glad to have you with us. Don't forget to take a look at BYC's very useful learning center (If you haven't already)! Ohio is a nice place~! BTW, good luck with to coop too!

 

[YardBirdMom]

Welcome I'm Bev and am new too!

It's exciting isn't it? I can't wait for mine to grow up. Good luck with your coop and chicks!