Another noob

[Deegie]

Hi all
It is nice to find such a great resource.

My husband and I recently bought a home on 9 acres and have lots of work to do fixing it up. We have been thinking we would like to have a few chickens we could free range. I hope to do some research by reading your forums and perhaps asking a few questions of my own. I want to keep them safe but also allow them to free range.

thanks again to all who are old hat and take time to post here.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Glad you joined, you're correct with all the experienced willing to help out with advice and information.

 

[Leihamarie]

Welcome!!!

Sounds like you've got a great set-up there! Adding some chickens to it sounds like a great plan to me!!!

BYC has been a GREAT resource for me and I researched chickens for about a year before I got them initially! There's PLENTY of info and if you have questions, just ask!

So nice to * meet * you!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Deegie]

thanks for the welcomes and the info... I am already clicking links!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thanks for joining the Backyard chickens flock

 

[rjohns39]

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

Mine live on pasture inside an electric fence with shelters to hide in during the day and sleep in at night. And they free range during the day (the four foot fence doesn't even slow them down)... If you free range be prepared for losses as everyone likes a chicken dinner. A lot of folks do supervised free ranging to limit those losses.

 

[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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[GardenTillers44]

Welcome to the BYC flock! Make yourself at home. We look forward to seeing you around the yard!

 

[Yowza Wowza]

It's nice to have you here!