Can't Stop Thinking About Chickens!

[HappyTender]

Hello All! I have been reading posts from BYC on Facebook for some time now. Love all the wonderful wisdom that is shared in the group. I don't have any chickens, not a coop or anything YET. Researching, learning, talking to folks. We have a small horse farm in TN with 3 horses and 5 cats. I garden a little. I have a young grand daughter, who, two years ago, interrupted me while I was in deep thought (probably watching Homestead Rescue), and said, "Grandma, when are WE gonna get chickens?" Since then, I have thought about it off and on. But I think it's time. I am shopping for a good used coop and run on Marketplace. I thought about starting with just 3 chickens. Wouldn't need a large coop and run. Except after reading so many posts about "chicken math," well, might as well start out big enough for expansion. I have a perfect spot picked out for the coop and run - right next to my garden so my chickens can eat the squash bugs that like to destroy my zucchini. Plenty of room for a nice sized coop and run. I just want eggs - for now. So I will only want hens. Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful info that is shared by experienced Chicken Tenders!

 

[Stravager]

Welcome to BYC! Chicken math is very very real, so smart to plan ahead! XD

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. If you buy used be sure and clean it thoroughly with bleach to prevent disease in your flock. It's best not to buy a prefab. You will be happier (& so will your chickens) if you buy/build a walkin coop. Look for playhouses and sheds to convert.

 

[N F C]

Hi, best of luck establishing a flock!

 

[Jenbirdee]

Hello and welcome!!!

 

[AinaWGSD]

Me too! I don't get my chicks until the end of April so in the meantime I've been thinking about which houses have room for chickens and where I would put the coop on my walks. Welcome to BYC and the wonderful world of poultry!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck getting started.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!!

Be sure to check out our Learning Center (under the articles tab) for great articles on various things about raising chickens. There's also a huge section on coops, runs, brooders, etc. Make yourself at home and ask if you have any questions along the way!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.