Have things been busier then normal?

[Lmatt]

Hello from Idaho! This pandemic was the push I needed to finally start raising my own chickens . I was going to build our family a new house out of town a few years ago, but my career path changed and we ended up buying a house in town. My parents have a place out of town and my mom is now down to two old hens. So she welcomed me to buy some chickens and use her coop. I am planning on building a new coop and she is all for that as well. I have been spending countless hours researching breeds, coop designs, food, medications, brooder supplies, etc. My family keeps giving me a hard time for not ordering the chicks, but I want to have everything I need before I place my order. I assume with all the craziness going on there are countless people buying there own chickens now.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Good luck with your project.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! We're so glad you joined us! Take a few minutes to have a look around, browse through the forums, and make yourself at home!

 

[Fluffyflufffluff]

Hello from Idaho! This pandemic was the push I needed to finally start raising my own chickens . I was going to build our family a new house out of town a few years ago, but my career path changed and we ended up buying a house in town. My parents have a place out of town and my mom is now down to two old hens. So she welcomed me to buy some chickens and use her coop. I am planning on building a new coop and she is all for that as well. I have been spending countless hours researching breeds, coop designs, food, medications, brooder supplies, etc. My family keeps giving me a hard time for not ordering the chicks, but I want to have everything I need before I place my order. I assume with all the craziness going on there are countless people buying there own chickens now.

Hello and welcome to the forums. Thats a great start, keep up the good work and I hope that we can hear from you soon.

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Pandemic has definitely pushed quite a few people towards raising their own birds, whether it's for food or just entertainment!
Thanks for joining our flock!

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Feel free to drop in and share your flock

Updates for 2020 with us here in my 2020 flock life thread



https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2020-flock-life.1351080/

It’s nice to meet you!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join our community! Make yourself at home here and ask as many questions as needed.

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you here!

 

[N F C]

It's good to be prepared before you get any birds. When you're ready, take a look at the buy-sell-trade forum...you may find what you want there:
Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade

Best wishes!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm sure there are a bunch of nuts buying up all the chickens. You may want to place your order for chicks and just select it for several weeks out. That will give you more time to prepare.
And no matter the pressure your family is putting on you to get chicks NOW you are doing the right thing by everyone in doing your research and properly preparing before bringing new lives into yours.