Hello from Idaho!

[feathermaid]

Congratulations on acquiring your farm so quickly! Homesteading can be such a rewarding lifestyle. Do you plan to raise your own meat as well? Sounds like you've got a really pretty flock on the way... I would suggest using the deep litter method in your coop area... easy maintenance and sustainable. Only clean it out once a year and it'll eventually yield some great compost for your gardens!
Since you like more natural methods, look into a heating pad or plate to brood your chicks. It's a fun way to raise them (a surrogate mama hen of sorts) and helps them adapt and feather out quicker.
Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder

Best wishes in your endeavors!

 

[N F C]

Nice intro, thanks for joining us!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Sarcasm, humor and coffee - a pretty good foundation. It's worked for us for 55 years.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad you decide to delurk and join the flock.
Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chicken community.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC We have a contest for new members at the moment. Details here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...t-new-byc-members-win-a-byc-calendar.1287752/

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Congrats on the new farm, enjoy your adventure

 

[Cynthia12]

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Welcome to BYC! Your gonna love it here! ​

Beautiful eggs! Yours?

 

[Cynthia12]

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

Nice Pork!

 

[Cynthia12]

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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

This is always so great to see here also.