Hi all!

[swar40]

Just wanted to introduce myself quick.

I am pretty new to chickens, and still learning a lot. We got 11 along with a coop in June, but since then have lost 4. Which is why I am here and looking for ideas. I would really like to have around 30-40 chickens and possibly 2 Nigerian dwarf milking goats, and honey bees. We live on 2.5 acres, but a majority of it is wooded. I would love to have my own little homestead, that can be easily managed while working outside the house full time.

 

[007Sean]

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

 

[Pjacct]

Welcome.

 

[theoldchick]

Welcome! Homesteading, while challenging at first, is truly rewarding.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

BYC has a sister site that you may also wish to join - http://www.backyardherds.com/

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - Find Your State Thread

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[Hybridchucks]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! (aka BackYardChickens)
It's wonderful to have you here with us!
Thanks for joining! If you have questions, you will find your answers right here, on this brilliant site.
This site is FULL of all info you will want/need to know about chickens and all poultry in general (and even other animals). And full of active, and fantastic members, they're amazing.
Hope you have a fab day!
Best wishes!

-Tov

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with all your plans and thanks for joining us!

 

[betR2]

Welcome swar40,
You'll find lots of info and like-hearted people here. We are a friendly lot.

 

[Hamiam]

Welcome to BYC. Make sure to add your location to your profile. Also visit your state thread. It's a great way to connect to other BYC members in your area. I'm curious about how your chickens died. .???

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Just wanted to introduce myself quick.

I am pretty new to chickens, and still learning a lot. We got 11 along with a coop in June, but since then have lost 4. Which is why I am here and looking for ideas. I would really like to have around 30-40 chickens and possibly 2 Nigerian dwarf milking goats, and honey bees. We live on 2.5 acres, but a majority of it is wooded. I would love to have my own little homestead, that can be easily managed while working outside the house full time.