Hello

[yeye2018]

Hi. Newby here doing my research before we get our chicks in a couple weeks. No chicks yet but our ordinance allows only 2 chickens per home in our town. Looking forward to learning a lot from you all.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under yeye2018 Welcome!

Just 2? 3 would be better. Sadly, we do lose chickens along the way and if you lose one, you will be left with a lonely chicken .. you would think they would make it at least 3

Anyways, I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out. These two may be of particular interest:
Topic of the Week - Getting Started, Keeping Chickens
Topic of the Week - Keeping the Flock Safe from Predators

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

You may also be interested in these links:

• Learning Centre
• Articles
• Raising Baby Chicks Forum
• How Much Room do Chickens Need?

 

[Stayc]

Hey welcome to BYC!! Glad you joined us!!I'm sorry you can only have 2 chickens because they are really awesome!! But I'm really glad u can (at least) have 2. Best of luck with your new feathered friends.

 

[yeye2018]

Yes its unfortunate we can only have 2 but we may push it and get a 3rd I will update my profile now. Thanks

 

[Stayc]

Yes its unfortunate we can only have 2 but we may push it and get a 3rd I will update my profile now. Thanks

I dislike rules!! I would probably push it too

 

[drumstick diva]

It's true - if you lose one, then you have to integrate a new chick and that can be aggravating, if you can't get same age, size etc. Plus you can't be sure what gender young chicks are.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens can't have just one need three to to keep them company

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC and good luck with your impending flock