Good evening

[Andrew D]

My name is Andrew. My wife and I have been raising chickens off and on for about 8 years now. We have/had Rhode Island Reds, Dominickers, Orpingtons, Wyandots, Guineas, Ducks and Geese. This year, we decided to take a chance and begin to raise Silkies. We are having fun.

 

[Quik1th]

 

[ChickNanny13]

Glad you joined us and having so much FUN!

 

[CannedMonster]

Welcome and yay for Silkies!
I have ONE and she’s 6 weeks old and totally amazing.
She’s the best forager out of all of them.
She not afraid of being picked up either.

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under Andrew Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

You may be interested in these links:

• Silkie Thread
• Duck Forum
• Guinea Fowl Forum
• Geese Forum
  
  
  

 

[featherhead007]

Hello Andrew, Welcome here. Have fun and yes Silkies are great birds, Just ask my rooster! His GF is a Silkie

 

[Kiki]

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


This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Andrew
Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/) and (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...essential-supplies-and-how-to-use-them.64830/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope you will enjoy Backyard chickens as much as we do.