First timer

[mdquilts]

Hello I am new to raising my own chickens. Our son gave us 6 Rhode Island Red chicks just over 3 weeks ago. Surprise! I’m looking forward to caring for them and eventually having fresh eggs. I found BYC when I was searching for coop ideas on Pinterest. I noticed all the best ideas and general hints were here!
I am a quilter and have a home daycare and my husband retired from the fire service last month. He is building our coop and I know I will find great information to help us keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer here in Massachusetts.
I have been amazed at how fast the chicks are growing and how friendly they are.
I’m looking forward to learning from everyone.
Mary

 

[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? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

If you have any interest, and have photos and plans/details of the coop you're building, there is a coop article contest going on right now! Here is a link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/official-byc-coop-page-contest-10.1293484/

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading. Good luck on your adventures!​

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Mary, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Post pictures of your littles and you coop build if you want! We love pictures.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Miss Piggy Sue says, “Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC!”

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Mary Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

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

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC, Mary - thanks for joining us.

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

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[equine chick]

Welcome !
Also check out Lisa Steele and her face book page Fresh eggs. She lives in Maine and has awesome ideas on chicken keeping up north.

 

[CarpCharacin]

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

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Congrats on your new flock Glad you decided to join us. Lots of articles on keeping chickens in winter as well as good tips to deal with heat in summer