Hello from Georgia!

[cjs0422]

1. Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes, I got six (4 week old) chicks in January 2019. Getting ready to add a rooster to the mix.

2. What breeds do you have?
Three Welsummers and three Ameraucanas.

3. What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Right now, my favorite part is watching them run about and watching their personalities.

4. What are some of your other hobbies?
Hobby farming, cooking, being outdoors.

Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
I found BYC when researching coop options back in November. I finally joined so I could participate in the discussion.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy! Welcome to our FUN-omenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of FUN!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
What option did you choose for your coop? Did you get it done?

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

Have you gotten your coop/run planned out or done yet?

If you have any interest, and have photos and plans/details of the coop you've built (or are going to build), there is a coop article contest going on right now! Here is a link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/official-byc-coop-page-contest-10.1293484/

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading.​

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here...thanks for joining us!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Glad you decided to join us!

 

[Kiki]

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

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Miss Piggy Sue says, “Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC!”

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our happy flock. There are a lot of gardeners here. There are forums and threads with different hobbies and interests. I hope you enjoy your time here. And yes, we love pictures!