Welcome, it's so nice to meet you! I'm from NC myself and this year started raising chickens and well... chicken math took over and the addiction began! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do here...I have met many wonderful friends and learned SOOOO much from many of the pros. Jump right on in, you will feel right at home in no time!
Hello from San Pedro! We're new at this too. Two books that I have found helpful are The City Chicks by Patricia Foreman and Free Range Chicken Gardens by Jessi Bloom.