Hello!

[JBrandon]

Hi, my name is Julia and I'm new to chickens. We are going out to get our first 6 this week. I'm not sure what breeds to get. We have been saying no to pets for the kids for years but chickens are a different story. We are all excited to take care of them and hopefully get plenty of eggs.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Julia and welcome to BYC.

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[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 (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

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[N F C]

Hi Julia, nice to have you here with us! Have fun with the new flock of littles and come back to let us know what you picked out to start with.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens please add a general location to your profile Julia helps giving advice

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Pick out the chick's that will be good layer's. That way everyday will be like an easter egg hunt for the kid's! Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Julia, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Do you already have your coop and run set and ready to go? One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking they have plenty of time to get a coop and run built before the chicks need it only to find themselves scrambling to get the work done as the chicks grow so much faster than they realize.
Buying a pre-fabricated coop is generally NOT a good idea unless it is from an outfit like Carolina Coops or something similar but they are very expensive. The TSC kind are grossly overrated for the number of birds they can hold and are generally poorly made.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi & Julia!

Enjoy your time here with us all here on BYC

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Thesweetbirdsflock]

Hey Julia! Nice to have you here!