Homestead adventure begins...

[splitrocknknoll]

We have never had chickens, but we will as soon as we feel prepared!

Currently thinking about a couple different breeds, including Silver and Gold Brakel, Cream Legbar, and Plymouth Barred. Might also do Cayuga Ducks.

Our family of 6 are ready to take on this challenge, but could probably use more than just a little guidance.

 

[Kiki]

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:

Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[Joeschooks]

You’ve come to the right place! We’re all chicken mad here and there’s loads of friendly, knowledgeable members who will be pleased to help when needed or simply just chat about all things chicken

 

[tootmany]

Welcome I'm sure you'll find plenty of good info here

 

[ukype270win]

Welcome! My first time too. This group has been welcoming, informative, and all around awesome. You came to the right place.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[Teila]

G'Day from down under splitrocknknoll Welcome! Very exciting!

Clever username!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out. These may be of particular interest:
Topic of the Week - Getting Started, Keeping Chickens
Topic of the Week - Keeping the Flock Safe from Predators
There are also some down the bottom of the page which are duck specific.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

You may also be interested in these links:

• Learning Centre
• Articles
• Pickin a Chicken
• Duck Forum
• How Much Room do Chickens Need?

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and welcome Find a spot on the roost and start clucking...uhmm, talking!

 

[Treerooted]

Hello and welcome!
I'm also starting a homesteading journey and chickens are my gateway animal! So far so good and I'm sure you will love having them around.
Do your goals include eggs and meat? We're raising a dual purpose flock to fulfill those needs.

Also, I hadn't heard of Brakels before and I love learning about new chickens, so I'm off to investigate!

 

[Jetblack2004]

We're so glad you joined us