Hi all

[Clucks4dayz]

New to registering with the site, but have been stalking it for about a year.
Just got my second batch of chicks. Going into my second year of raising hens.
I have 4 Ameraucana/Araucana mixed girls. Great experience so far! I'm raising 3 new chicks now; a Buff Orpington, Dominique, and a Black Copper Maran. Really hoping my maran is a Pullet!

I also have a horse that loves to "help" with chicken chores. I'll eventually post some pics of that.
I love this site. It's been my go to place for every bit of info or Q&A I've needed since last year. I just bought a big new coop/run that my hubby and I are excited to put together. Unfortunately, weather here in NJ has been off it's rocker and we just got buried under spring snow! Hopefully, this coming week we will "break ground" on their new home.

Thanks to everyone who shares their experiences on here. It really is a lifesaver for us newbies <3

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

The 9th Annual BYC Easter Hatchalong!
Awesome contests going on here: Hatch-A-Longs

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

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


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 can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Clucks4dayz]

Thank you!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Welcome to BYC! I would post in the What breed or gender forum with pictures of your Maran. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

 

[Clucks4dayz]

Thank you! I will.

 

[007Sean]

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

 

[Clucks4dayz]

Thank you!

 

[Joeschooks]

A very warm welcome to BYC! Great to have you here. There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource.