Hi from Seattle!

[Rosebuttons]

I'm brand new to this chicken thing, still researching everything from coops to breeds, but hoping to get some chicks this spring. I have dreams of having my own sheep farm someday but since I live in the city with a small yard for now, I'm going to try to create my own mini-farm with a veggie garden and chickens. I'm so excited to start out on my chicken adventure and learn from all of your experience and knowledge!

 

[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:

A good read:
http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production
Current contest: Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Welcome to BYC! Great to have you here.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Study the forums, ask questions, plan, and you will be successful when you start your flock.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you've joined us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy yoir time here!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us I spent 20 years working on different experiments on a 1/4 acre before buying my 100 acre project. There's a lot to learn and the more you do now the better prepared you'll be when that magic day comes.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Rosebuttons Welcome!

This article might be of assistance in deciding on a breed: Pickin a Chicken

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens

I do hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

The Learning Centre is a great resource. Personally, I have found the Topic of the Week articles to also be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[N F C]

You've already been given a lot of helpful links so I'll just say hello and thanks for joining us!

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here!