Hello from MD

[Newchick?s]

HI, I have joined this group because I am new to the world of raising chickens. To be honest, I was not planning to start this year. My husband who does not appreciate the depth of knowledge it requires to raise healthy chickens basically pushed them on me two weekends ago. We have 6 black sex linked pullets and four more chicks (a few Orpingtons and a barred) due to arrive next week. So I am now in the position of trying to catch up on my research so that we set our flock up for safety and good health. We live in MD on 5 acres, northwest of Baltimore in a semi rural area that has multiple predator risks! I appreciate all the info I have found here at BYC during my google searches!

 

[Kiki]

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

 

[drumstick diva]

Please check out the predator threads for best advice on preventing attacks, how to make your coop and run - Fort Knox.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


Here’s a good link where you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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 can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Newchick?s]

Thanks everyone!!

 

[N F C]

You can do this, BYC is here to help you out!

 

[Newchick?s]

Thank you!!

 

[Yowza Wowza]

It's nice to have you here!

 

[Joeschooks]

Congratulations on getting your flock! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[GreenbrierChickens]

In MD (AA Co.) . Getting a predator proof coop is number 1. The rest can be a work in progress. I've had more losses to owl/Hawks than any fox, possum, or raccoon. The hardware cloth apron on the coop is the most important. I built fort Knox out of an old shed. A few cinder blocks and a roll of hardware cloth is the easiest quickest way.