Hello everyone, I'm newbie

[Hyroler]

Hi,
My name is Bobby and I just recently started raising backyard chickens.I live in Bay Area,Ca. I have flock of 11 chickens.Ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks old.We always had chickens when I was growing up but it's been about 20 years since chickens were part of my family.I recently had daughter (15 months ago) and wanted her to have experience of growing up with and taking care of chickens(maybe some rabbits in near future).Hopefully she will enjoy them as much as I did when I was kid.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Bobby and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I'm sure that your daughter will grow up loving keeping chickens - its a great way to nurture respect and understanding for animals.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and 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 may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[Leighe]

Welcome @Hyroler to the BYC family. How exciting that you are including us in the education of your daughter. Animals teach children compassion, responsibility, where their food comes from, the circle of life and death. Excellent way to teach her how to be loving to all. So happy you joined us.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hi,
My name is Bobby and I just recently started raising backyard chickens.I live in Bay Area,Ca. I have flock of 11 chickens.Ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks old.We always had chickens when I was growing up but it's been about 20 years since chickens were part of my family.I recently had daughter (15 months ago) and wanted her to have experience of growing up with and taking care of chickens(maybe some rabbits in near future).Hopefully she will enjoy them as much as I did when I was kid.

Happy you are bringing your daughter up to respect and have empathy learning about them caring for them also want add from Mossyrock, Washington state

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Bobby, you are a newbie and I am an Oldie.Welcome to Backyard chickens.

 

[Hyroler]

Thanks for warm welcome.I thought I should post pic of flock

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

 

[Leighe]

Thanks for warm welcome.I thought I should post pic of flockView attachment 1098445 View attachment 1098446

LOL....what breed was the last picture???? Cutest one of the whole flock! BTW do you know what breed the two out front are in the to picture? I've never seen them before.

 

[rjohns39]

Welcome to BYC from middle Tennessee a gorgeous flock--but that last one definitely takes the prize.

 

[vachick15]