Hi, New Here!

[KatlynArtherton]

Hello all!! I am new here, so excited to be apart of this community! I have a little bit of experience with hens and raising them as I would visit grandparents throughout the year down in MO who had a flock of about 20 ladies but that was years ago!! Looking to get my own flock started here in the coming weeks! Any and all advice is very well appreciated!!

 

[Noraaaaa]

Hello and welcome to BYC! So many helpful people on here!

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Jener8or]

That's exciting! I wouldn't start out with a pre-fab coop, they just aren't good quality and are usually only big enough for one or three chickens. If you can build from scratch or convert a shed, that will be your best option!

For each chicken, you'll want minimum one foot of roost space, 4 square foot of coop space, 1 square foot of ventilation per bird in the coop and 10-15' square feet of run space if you will be keeping them in an enclosed run.

There is plenty of information in our Articles and Learning Center, and don't hesitate to ask any questions!

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[CCsGarden]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock. Build your coop far larger than you think you will ever need. Just in case ------

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Katlyn, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Tookie]

Welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you. Good luck with all your plans!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Katlyn and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!