First time with chickens

[Rachel311]

Hi everyone! I’m new to this site but have come across it many times during my chicken research recently, so I figured I’d sign up. I’ve never had chickens before, but my fiancé has. We live on his grandparents property the used to be a wildlife sanctuary, so the coop and chicken yard were already there! I currently have 16 chicks from tractor supply, and I’m loving how much fun it is to watch them run around. I’ve lost track of the breeds (we got a variety and some had definitely jumped into other bins at the store) so my next goal is to figure out how to post pictures one here for some help identifying them!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock.

 

[N F C]

Glad you're enjoying the flock, they are entertaining for sure!

See if this helps with learning how to post photos:
how-to-upload-pictures-attachments-images-to-the-new-byc.1174493

Best wishes!

 

[CarpCharacin]

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

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Rachel, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your chicks.

 

[feathermaid]

You have an avatar! Posting pics is almost the same... just remember to click the "Full Image" button before posting so we can see all the close up details. If you need help identifying the breeds you have, post a new thread here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/

Best wishes in your new chicken adventure!

 

[Sweetlilgem]

Hello and welcome!! I’m new here too and have already found everyone and all the info so very helpful!! Hope you enjoy your new feathered friend as much as I am enjoying mine! I think this is a great resource for us newbies!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Rachel and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

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

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Pork Pie]

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

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie