Hi im new

[Chirpy the chicken]

Hello im new this is my first time making a thread so can some one guide me one what to do ?

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us Just tell us a little bit about yourself and your flock. Pictures are always welcome.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

It seems that you have managed to start a thread already, all by yourself

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 - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

You're off to a good start! It may take a bit of poking around to get the hang of BYC, it's huge with a ton of information available. Pork Pie Ken has given you some good places to start, just click on the blue links he's given you.

If you get stuck, post your question here for the time being and we'll try to help you out.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Enjoy your stay here!

 

[Chirpy the chicken]

so my chicken (chirpy) laid her first egg yesterday so clever but shes not laying one today and she laid her egg yesterday in the nesting box we put there earlier that day and i've been to check but she hasn't laid yet can someone help me please im worried.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. New layers take a while to develop a 'routine' of laying. Some birds especially older hens do not lay daily.

 

[Chirpy the chicken]

Welcome to BYC. New layers take a while to develop a 'routine' of laying. Some birds especially older hens do not lay daily.

ok thank you I was getting worried that she wasn't going to lay any more eggs

 

[N F C]

Chirpy, this is a good article from the Learning Center on the how's/when's of egg laying:
interesting-facts-about-chicken-eggs.63122

 

[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:

http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production