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KikisGirls said:
Welcome to BYC!
:yesss:We are glad you joined our flock!
You building your coop yet?
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops
There are a couple of articles below in my signature that are worth the short read.
BYC has an APP
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Yes! We have the basic structure done. We need to dig down for the galvanized metal to protect against diggers and then we need to add the metal to the outside. I was given a small coop but it isn't sturdy enough to really be safe, so we have just been waiting to build a secure run. We'll eventually build a bigger, better coop, too.
 
Matilda in Dallas said:
Clearly, I'm new here. Instead of writing some long-winded introduction, as is my usual habit, let me spare everyone the boredom and use the template.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

YES! I rescued a leghorn (we think) about a month ago. She is currently living in our bathroom. It truly sucks having an indoor chicken.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

Just one, but we are getting 3 more from a friend who has a bird rehab and sanctuary.

(3) What breeds do you have?

We are pretty sure she's a leghorn. We're getting 2 Rhode Island Red Crosses and at least 1 Aracauna.

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?

Google.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Gardening, kayaking, over-functioning, ranting on Facebook. You know, the usual.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

Let's see... We have two cats, Pearl and Tam Tam, and two bearded dragons, Grendel and Leonidas. All rescues. We live in Dallas and have been planning on getting chickens for awhile. Matilda, our baby girl, was abandoned in an alley during the worst part of the summer heat. She is such a treasure! I live with my boyfriend and his adult son lives with us. I am a former philosophy professor who (insanely) chose to go back to grad school and get a counseling degree. I am doing practicum now (like clinicals) and graduate in November. The population I chose to serve is the inmate population and released sex offenders. I can discuss it all day long, but that's probably not a good idea. Let's all be friends! and hold hands! and skip through the flowers! and definitely not talk about the U.S. justice system!

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D

Google, of course. I've been lurking for awhile but now really do need some advice, so here I be! I am attaching a picture of our girl after I woke her up in the middle of the night. Man! she was maaaaaaaad!
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Aww, welcome to the chicken family! There's lots of good info floating around on the site. You'll be a chicken pro in no time :jumpy She is such a beauty!! Hopefully you get her out of your bathroom quickly. Sometimes my girls run in the back door and poop in the hallway. Cures any fantasies of having cute indoor chickens lol.
 
Matilda in Dallas said:
Clearly, I'm new here. Instead of writing some long-winded introduction, as is my usual habit, let me spare everyone the boredom and use the template.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

YES! I rescued a leghorn (we think) about a month ago. She is currently living in our bathroom. It truly sucks having an indoor chicken.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

Just one, but we are getting 3 more from a friend who has a bird rehab and sanctuary.

(3) What breeds do you have?

We are pretty sure she's a leghorn. We're getting 2 Rhode Island Red Crosses and at least 1 Aracauna.

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?

Google.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Gardening, kayaking, over-functioning, ranting on Facebook. You know, the usual.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

Let's see... We have two cats, Pearl and Tam Tam, and two bearded dragons, Grendel and Leonidas. All rescues. We live in Dallas and have been planning on getting chickens for awhile. Matilda, our baby girl, was abandoned in an alley during the worst part of the summer heat. She is such a treasure! I live with my boyfriend and his adult son lives with us. I am a former philosophy professor who (insanely) chose to go back to grad school and get a counseling degree. I am doing practicum now (like clinicals) and graduate in November. The population I chose to serve is the inmate population and released sex offenders. I can discuss it all day long, but that's probably not a good idea. Let's all be friends! and hold hands! and skip through the flowers! and definitely not talk about the U.S. justice system!

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D

Google, of course. I've been lurking for awhile but now really do need some advice, so here I be! I am attaching a picture of our girl after I woke her up in the middle of the night. Man! she was maaaaaaaad!
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Welcome to our community and good luck with the coop / run build.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 (there's a guide on how to include your location under your avatar, which will be helpful). You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie
 
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How kind of you to be such a wonderful animal rescuer!!
You are gonna love having chickens :D and when the time comes, this article may help with introducing your birds to each other: See but don’t touch

Here's some other ideas to keep in mind when building your coop(s)

How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Chicken Coop Ventilation

Predator Proofing

:loveWish you the best in your new chicken adventure!!
 
Silkie_Mom said:
Aww, welcome to the chicken family! There's lots of good info floating around on the site. You'll be a chicken pro in no time :jumpy She is such a beauty!! Hopefully you get her out of your bathroom quickly. Sometimes my girls run in the back door and poop in the hallway. Cures any fantasies of having cute indoor chickens lol.
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Oh, I am DYING to have her outside! I scrub that bathroom and change her bath mats twice a day. It's exhausting!
 

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