Greetings from Alabama

[rdpricejr]

So my spouse and I have decided to raise some chickens. We have ordered three chicks (two Speckled Sussex and one Buff Orpington), which should be delivered around mid July. We live in a subdivision, so we have the limitations/challenges that go with that. I plan to start building a coop/pen this weekend (Memorial Day). We have everything to learn, and I trust this forum will be an excellent source of information to help us as we get started.

 

[N F C]

It's exciting to have chicks on the way! Best of luck with your coop build.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[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!

 

[townchicks]

Greetings to Alabama. You are smart, finding this site before you get your chicks. So much info here, and good support. Just a hint, build your coop bigger than you think you'll need. You'll get hooked, and chicken math (the urge to add) will strike.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. Thank you for joining the BYC community.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping birds - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[ronott1]

Best wishes on your new chicken adventure!

 

[Joeschooks]

There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. Good luck with your chicken adventures

 

[pennyJo1960]

So my spouse and I have decided to raise some chickens. We have ordered three chicks (two Speckled Sussex and one Buff Orpington), which should be delivered around mid July. We live in a subdivision, so we have the limitations/challenges that go with that. I plan to start building a coop/pen this weekend (Memorial Day). We have everything to learn, and I trust this forum will be an excellent source of information to help us as we get started.

great plan Welcome to Backyard Chickens hope you enjoy this as much as we do