Hi!

[Coolkathern]

I'm new to chickens! I was given 4, plus I have 4 dogs, 2 adult children, 1 granddaughter. I'm disabled, engaged to my childhood sweetheart. My sister told me about this site, she thought it would be helpful.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
Tap the nipple with your finger to get the chicks interested in it.
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

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us! It might take some showing to help the chickens to learn. Best wishes!

 

[007Sean]

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

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

glad that you have joined our community.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens

 

[blackdust951]

hello and welcome to backyard chickens!thank you for joining us here is a thread about it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/teaching-chickens-to-drink-from-nipple-waterer.687158/

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. blackdust has given you an excellent link. Please read up on how to stop nipples freezing in winter, too!

Best wishes
PP Ken