First Member Day

[Birdies Birds]

Hello everyone!

I am new to this group and would like to introduce myself. I was raised on a very small farm where I had to take care of the chickens and their eggs. A job I very much hated! Now that I am adult, I kept bugging my husband that I wanted a few chickens. This mother's day he surprised me by building a coop. We were given 9 free baby chicks from a local grade school class project and they are currently 11 days old and growing quickly. I am enjoying every minute of taking care of them. I have been reading through several posts and all of your help has been wonderful. Thanks for being a caring and knowledgeable community!
-Brenda (Aunt Birdie)

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Brenda, and welcome to BYC. Have a plan 'B' in mind - some of those chicks will be cockerels.

 

[Chicka_deee]

Hello! Welcome! So glad you joined this amazing and fun community!

 

[Birdies Birds]

Hi, Brenda, and welcome to BYC. Have a plan 'B' in mind - some of those chicks will be cockerels.

Thanks for the reminder! One of the little boys from the classroom told me that one of the chicks names was Carlos (I thought to myself) I hope it's a Carla otherwise we are having dinner!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello Brenda and welcome to BYC. I hope that you enjoy your time here.

This is a useful link of “How to” BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3. I’d suggest including your location using the guide in the link above. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Brenda, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Funny how what you hated as a child you love as an adult.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello Birdies Birds.
Welcome to BYC.
Funny how that happens; hate it as a chore, love it when you choose.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<Click there to go to the thread.

BYC has an APP!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Brenda, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here and I hope you'll enjoy this site as much as we all do!