Hello from Murfreesboro, TN!

[bbgunz88]

I just bought a house (today in fact!) with 4.5 acres of land. It is in fact an established farm including chickens! I have never owned chickens and know very little but insist on having healthy happy birds and becoming quite knowledgeable on chickens. I can use all the help I can get and welcome constructive criticism. I'm a veteran and am glad to now be a farmer!

 

[Pyxis]

Congrats on the new house! We'd love to see some pictures of your flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new home! And the new chickens! A good place to start reading is the BYC Learning Center https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center lots of good articles on chicken keeping. You might also want to check out your state thread for neighbors! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/226276/tennessee

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for your years in service.

 

[TwoCrows]

Kelsie has you on a good path of learning. Especially the learning center link. Lots of good reads on all aspects of poultry keeping.

Great to have you aboard and enjoy you new poultry adventure!

 

[Tuhmu]

and good luck with all your poultry adventures!

Congrats on getting your own land! It is the greatest experience!

 

[sourland]

Hello

and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new home! And the new chickens! A good place to start reading is the BYC Learning Center https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center lots of good articles on chicken keeping. You might also want to check out your state thread for neighbors! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/226276/Tennessee

Welcome to BYC, thanks for your service, congratulations on your new home, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[bbgunz88]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Actually the coop come WITH chicks! I'm not sure what breed but they are a pretty gold color and I think "booted" but I couldn't get a close enough look. Does that bring any ideas up? The owner isn't sure because they are his son's. We move into our home soon (have to close and move our stuff from IOWA) and I can't wait to get started with the chickens!! I'd like to have dual purpose breeds and definitely a Jersey Black rooster. I have seen some hawks around so...Yeah...

 

[TwoCrows]

Lots of breeds have furry legs and feet. LOL When they get a bit older you can post their pics in the What Breed section of BYC for some good ID's.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

Enjoy your new adventure!

 

[bbgunz88]

Lots of breeds have furry legs and feet. LOL When they get a bit older you can post their pics in the What Breed section of BYC for some good ID's.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

Enjoy your new adventure!

I thought maybe gold color might help lol I'm very excited to be a farmer