Hesitant Newbie

[MTCoop]

Hi All. I live in Ontario Canada and have been talked into getting Chickens by my husband. We just moved to a home with over an acre of land and he has always wanted to raise some chickens, so here we go. We have 15 chicks coming the end of April and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing. I wanted to start with a lot fewer - say 4-8, but regardless, 15 are coming.
Any tips on how big our coop/run should be. In fact, any tips on anything would be helpful. We have never done this before. My hubby is super excited and I have to admit, I am starting to warm up to the idea, just a bit nervous about the whole thing. We found this website through research on the internet and I have to say, I love it. There is so much information on here and I like the thought of talking to other 'chicken' people. Thank you in advance for your advice!

 

[TwoCrows]

You can start by doing some reading in our learning center here on BYC. Lots of good reads on ALL aspects of poultry keeping....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Good luck in your new poultry adventure and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 on the Learning Center, there is a really good article in the LC on figuring out how much space you want in your coop/run https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Start with the Learning Center and then study the forums and ask questions. Don't stress - this entire poultry community is here to help you.

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

As already mentioned the Learning Center is the best place to start. And don't be hesitant! Chicks/Chickens ARE SO MUCH FUN! Chicken TV is the best relaxation I've had in a very long time.

 

[drumstick diva]

you will get to love your birds

and you will end up wanting more & more

 

[MTCoop]

Thank you everyone for the helpful links and the kind words. The more I read on BYC the less hesitant I become.
Thank you! I am sure that we will have lots of questions as we move forward and its nice to know there is a whole community out here to help us!

 

[gander007]

Alright

great having you joining the BYC flock

Hope you come back again and again

Some of our flock

When you get some good help of useful advice here at BYC give the
person or persons the thumbs up button other wise they might not
see you thanking them and that goes straight to their in box

gander007

 

[gander007]

Yes and they take up all of my time but very much worth it !!!!

 

[260906]

I fear you will soon become a chicken fanatic like the rest of us! Lol I'm sure all your questions will be answered on this site--it's a very helpful place. Good luck with your future flock. Keep us posted!