70 this year and starting a new hobby

[janego]

Although I'm clueless about chickens, I'm hoping to start a tiny flock next Spring...we've started to build a chicken run attached to the coop, which was already on the property when we bought our house.

I have in fact, for quite a while, been lurking in the wings, scratching around hoping to pick the brains of the experts and learn as much as possible. Now I'm a member, no longer cooped up alone....

This site is brilliant and I'm so thankful to be able to join BYC!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - Europe

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I recommend you sanitize the old coop before putting it into use.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

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

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your future flock! What breed or breed's are you thinking about getting?

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Good evening and welcome to the BYC flock!!! I have been searching for a purpose in my life lately and have turned to chicken raising. I have not been let down yet, (besides the occasional chick loss).

 

[want2know]

Although I'm clueless about chickens, I'm hoping to start a tiny flock next Spring...we've started to build a chicken run attached to the coop, which was already on the property when we bought our house.

I have in fact, for quite a while, been lurking in the wings, scratching around hoping to pick the brains of the experts and learn as much as possible. Now I'm a member, no longer cooped up alone....

This site is brilliant and I'm so thankful to be able to join BYC!

Welcome, Janego. If you have not yet made the leap and purchased chicks, be mindful of the breeds you choose. Breed selection matters. Select chicks based on what you want from your flock. What size is "tiny"? Would love to share information with you, as would everyone else here on BYC. This site is amazing! Kat(want2know)

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here! Raising a backyard flock is so rewarding and interesting...I hope you'll enjoy your new hobby

@Pork Pie has given you some excellent places to start your poultry education. Using the "Search Forums" tool can help further your research. And of course always feel free to ask questions.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!! If you need anything feel free to ask all the questions you want, there's always somebody around more than happy to help