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[rjohns39]

Hi Lexi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[N F C]

Hi Lex, it's nice to have you here with us! I would suggest that first you make sure chickens will be allowed in the area you are moving to.

Make yourself at home and always feel free to ask questions...you'll find a lot of helpful, knowledgeable members here!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there Lexi and welcome to BYC!

Browse through the forums, do some reading in our Learning Center and gather as much information as you can. Of course ask as many questions as needed now and in the future. Welcome aboard!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Lexi and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Delighted to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC! Good luck with your poultry endeavors!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Kids make the best little farm hands! They are more than happy to do all the dirty work at least my boys are anyways...any excuse to play in the mud!!
Thanks for joining our flock!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Lexi. Welcome to BYC, and good luck in your move and the establishment of your flock.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! You have already received some great advice, especially this:

Hello, Lexi, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Start out by determining how many chickens you want, decide on the right breed for you then design and build a truly predator proof chicken coop with a minimum of 4 sq ft/bird, 10-12" of roost space/bird and an attached run with 15-20 sq ft/bird and you will be off to a good start.
Spend time here reading articles on how to raise chicks with MHPs or brooder plates, flock management and coop/run designs. Ask questions.

I would just add to build bigger than you think you will need for the amount of chickens you think you will have, because we always end up with more chickens than we originally plan.

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome to BYC, Lexi! Good luck with your chickens, they will be great for your kids to help out with. Are you starting out with chicks? Don't get straight run unless you have someplace to put extra cockerels. It is no fun to fall in love with some little chicks, and then find them all crowing one day, lol. Make sure you have your coop ready before you get the chickens, and make absolutely sure its predator proof. Not fun to have something eat all of them, especially once kids are attached. Feel free to ask questions along the way!

Be sure to take this egg-cellent advice!

 

[MGG]

Be sure to take this egg-cellent advice!

Thank you!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! Best of luck on your new adventure. Great advice from DobieLover, as always. I hope your move goes smoothly!