Backyard Chicken Newbie!

[Dolce Vita Chicks]

Hi. Love your website and it has been a "go too" for the past two years. We are an Australian couple living the "Dolce Vita" life in Italy. Living off the land and loving it. We have 5 "girls". Sadly they are call "mongrels" in Italian. But they are "hardy" and so funny.... They are our third batch in 2 years. We lost one lot to foxes (Volpini), and one batch to the neighbours dog! Now we have them in a fenced yard (no free range - sadly) and we lock them up in a shed at night. Anyways thanks for the great information and my questions are always answered on this site. Grazie.

 

[Plip]

Sounds like a great way to live!

Welcome to BYC! So glad you're here!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and continue with the good life.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you could join us!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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:

CURRENT COOP CONTEST click here >>#1

 

[MissNutmeg]

Hello there and welcome to BYC! So happy you could join us!


~Meg

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Dolce Vita Chicks Welcome!



I am sorry to hear of your initial losses and wish you all the best with your current flock.

I also 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.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, 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