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[Dukes7779]

Hello,
Just joint BYC and want to introduce myself. My name is Christopher and I just got my first chicks this past week! I have thought about chickens for a couple years now and last fall I pulled the trigger and started building my coop in anticipation for chicks this spring. My coop is 8' x 8' with a run that is 8' x 12' all with a continuous roof, except a 6' x 6' area that is covered by hardware cloth (which also covers all sides). I have 19 chicks, 2 white Leghorns, 2 Easter Eggers, 2 light Brahmas, 3 Rhode Island Reds, 9 silkies, and a random yet to be identified bird that they threw in as an extra. I live in upstate NY and glad to be on BYC! Thanks

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

Good luck with you new adventure!

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading.​

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Christopher and So glad you decided to join us and let us know if you need help with anything! Good luck with your new chicks!

 

[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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

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[Pork Pie]

Hi Christopher 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

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!
Be careful on space. You are at max. Should have 4 sq ft per bird in coop and 10 sq ft per bird in run. Need to expand run space. This helps with pecking order issues and health of birds.​

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Christopher, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You got the order right. Coop/run first. Chickens second.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community! Best wishes and have lots of FUN!

 

[CarpCharacin]

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

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chicken community.