Hello! New to the community. Wife, 2 kids and I are considering starting a coop of maybe 10 chickens

[Mikefoldsben]

Hello my name is Michael, my wife kids and I are planning on starting a chicken coop this spring. We are wildly excited as well as a bit nervous. What are some good things to know to start off? Also I’m thinking of getting a few chickens to feed us aside from laying eggs. What are some great Recommendations? Just the thought of raising a chicken and then using it for food seems a little off to me so I could definitely use some insight.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Hello Michael, Welcome to BYC

 

[N F C]

Hi Michael, it's nice to have you here!

Check out the articles in the Learning Center, lots of good info there:
learning-center.11

And if you have questions, always feel free to ask. There are a lot of helpful members here!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock! Best wishes and have lots of fun!!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Michael and welcome to BYC. NFC has given you the best link that will help you, imo.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[sourland]

Hello, Michael, and welcome to BYC. Great links already provided. Check out topics of interest in the forums and post appropriate questions there. Good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Animals45]

Welcome to backyard chickens Make yourself at home!!!! I think you should build a chicken coop and buy some chickens. I hope they lay lots and lots of eggs for you!!!!

 

[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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Michael and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Michael, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Go to the articles and read, read, read. And don't forget to scan the comment section too as you can learn a lot from that section. Good luck and have fun.