Hello Family J Here new to chickens

[Melky]

Welcome!

Most people like shed conversion or build own. Check out coops section. Need 4 sq ft per bird in coop and 10 sq ft per bird in run. That should help decide size. Nice part about shed can make half storage. Don’t subtract storage from coop space. Most people like adult size door for entry saves back. Check out articles in Learning Center. Very helpful!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/​

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Size matters quite a bit. Crowded chickens can act out by pecking, feather plucking and in severe instances cannibalism.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Hiya
Nice to meet you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How exciting that you are getting new chicks! They grow like little weeds.

 

[FamilyJ]

Thanks i Also am going to Convert a 432 sq ft barn and know areal predators are the biggest problem Also might look into Cornish Cross/Red Rangers down the road to do family only meat

 

[cassie123]

Welcome!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. I see a coop build/adaptation in your future. Good luck in establishing your flocks.

 

[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/

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

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining us

 

[Kiki]

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

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