Hi

[cassie123]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[feathermaid]

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Shana and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

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

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Kullas]

Welcome to BYC

 

[MissChick@dee]

Hiya
Nice to meet you!


There’s all kinds of information at BYC’s learning center. Great information on all subjects especially getting started. You and your girls will love the information & it’s fun to learn together! Have fun!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[KLIL]

Hello from down under Australia and welcome to BYC!
You are going to love it here.

Feel free to pop by and share your daily updates for 2019 too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flock-life-journeys-2019.1286370/

Lovely to meet you and hope to speak more.

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome to BYC, and best of luck with your future flock. I agree with sourland about Mediterranean breeds. They are better in mild or warm climates, mainly due to their combs getting frostbite during freezes. But anything is possible, just make sure you are prepared and all should be fine.

Now, things to do before setting up your coop. First, make sure that wherever you set it up has good drainage. Higher ground is better. Also make sure the coop is draft free, but that it has ventilation holes at the top of the walls. Moisture needs to be able to escape, in both cold and warm weather. And be sure to make your coop and run predator proof. 1/2 inch hardware cloth is recommended for the run, which should also be covered with either hardware cloth or tarps.

I hope you enjoy the website and that it will be helpful for you. Feel free to post questions or to contribute in the forums any time.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello Shana.
Welcome to BYC.
Which Mediterranean breeds were you thinking of?
I have one immediate recommendation; stick to one breed.

 

[Melky]

Welcome! Here is a breed chart with article regarding choosing the right breed. Some things to think about have fun. Keep in mind these are from US not sure where you are from?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/choosing-the-right-breed-for-you.74446/