Good Morning!

[MindfullLee]

Just wanted to introduce myself! My name is Lee After about 3 years of trying to convince my husband that chickens would be a good idea, he finally relented, more likely tired of listening to me (whatever works lol) Im an avid gardener and novice canner, trying to lean towards as much sustainability as possible.

got a great book for Christmas and now in the process of researching on how to submit a permit before I seriously dive in.

Happy New year

 

[Jraba1315]

Welcome to BYC! What breed of chickens do you have/ are you going to get? How many do you plan on getting?

 

[MindfullLee]

Welcome to BYC! What breed of chickens do you have/ are you going to get? How many do you plan on getting?

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Well, my youngest daughter wants a silkie I was thinking a couple of buff orpington, easter eggers. Haven't got really far into breeds cause I want to make sure I don't have to sell my soul for a permit LOL Im planning on 5. But the coop I want will hold up to 10 in case I become a crazy chicken lady.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You certainly have come to the right place for all the fun and learning! Definitely stop by our Learning Center for all kinds of good reads from building the coop to raising the birds.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

And of course ask as many questions as you need. Enjoy this new adventure and welcome to our community!

 

[MindfullLee]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You certainly have come to the right place for all the fun and learning! Definitely stop by our Learning Center for all kinds of good reads from building the coop to raising the birds.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

And of course ask as many questions as you need. Enjoy this new adventure and welcome to our community!

I appreciate the Welcome!! Thank you for the links. I will absolutely use them. I will have a bazillion questions lol

 

[Jraba1315]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Well, my youngest daughter wants a silkie I was thinking a couple of buff orpington, easter eggers. Haven't got really far into breeds cause I want to make sure I don't have to sell my soul for a permit LOL Im planning on 5. But the coop I want will hold up to 10 in case I become a crazy chicken lady.

Easter eggers and buff Orpingtons are a great choice, they are the birds with the best temperment in my opinion. Have fun and good luck!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Lee and welcome to BYC. You may enjoy this thread - https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/canning-and-home-preserving.1343016/

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States thread list

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Hi Lee, it's nice to have you here! Feel free to ask questions any time (and the Search Forums tool can be handy). @TwoCrows and @Pork Pie have given you some great links to get started.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[pslane]

Just wanted to introduce myself! My name is Lee After about 3 years of trying to convince my husband that chickens would be a good idea, he finally relented, more likely tired of listening to me (whatever works lol) Im an avid gardener and novice canner, trying to lean towards as much sustainability as possible.

got a great book for Christmas and now in the process of researching on how to submit a permit before I seriously dive in.

Happy New year

Hello and Welcome.
Are you wanting to start raising chickens for the eggs mostly or just for fun? I do it for fun and have always preferred bantams. Still get eggs but small ones.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens