Hello from Gladwin, Michigan, USA!

[Runaway Meadows]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Got our first chickens when we moved to our farm in April.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
22

(3) What breeds do you have?
Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, and 2 Easter-eggers

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Googling for information about chickens!

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
We like music, camping, crafting, churching, and going to the fair!

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
We're a family of 5 who just moved to Northern Michigan from Denver, CO to pursue our dream of rural living and self-sufficiency. We hope to make a difference in our community and our country along the way.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined!
This video should help you find your way around the site better as a member, enjoy!

 

[drumstick diva]

If you put your state name in the search box, it will come up for you. You can post there and find out if you have any BYCERS in your area. The Michigan folks are a very nice, helpful group. I'm sure you will enjoy.

 

[OldParsonageFarm]

Welcome!!! Glad to meet you

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

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

CT

 

[Runaway Meadows]

Thanks for the tips!

 

[hannahsflock]

I hope you enjoy this site as much as we do There is a wealth of information on here from many very experienced members.

 

[limberkeys88]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Got our first chickens when we moved to our farm in April.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
22

(3) What breeds do you have?
Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, and 2 Easter-eggers

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Googling for information about chickens!

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
We like music, camping, crafting, churching, and going to the fair!

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
We're a family of 5 who just moved to Northern Michigan from Denver, CO to pursue our dream of rural living and self-sufficiency. We hope to make a difference in our community and our country along the way.

Are you still in Gladwin? We are looking for 3 or 4 hens to replace our hens who died. We live between Gladwin and St. Helen.

 

[DobieLover]

Are you still in Gladwin? We are looking for 3 or 4 hens to replace our hens who died. We live between Gladwin and St. Helen.

This person hasn't been on the site for over 5 years.
You may want to try posting to your state thread. Good luck.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Hello and welcome to BYC! There isn't a better place for learning how to raise your poultry. Ask as many questions as you want, but remember to have a little fun too.