Howdy from Tropical Southern Ohio

[sophielauren]

Hi- I'm seriously toying with the idea of having some chickens. I just read an amazing book called Chicken Gardening which inspired me. It's about raising happy chickens by having them work with you to keep the bugs under control. I actually don't eat chickens, but I do eat eggs- so I think we are going to get along just fine. I'm at the stage where I'm trying to find a suitable location for the coop, plus put together a shangri-la kind of house for them.

Betsy

 

[sophielauren]

Oh- plus I go by Betsy or Sophie.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I recommend reading thru the Learning Center https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center it is the best place to learn/read about all things chicken! Best of luck to you.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Definitely stop by our learning center. Lots of great articles on getting started with chickens and raising your flock to be happy and healthy. Liz has left you with the link.

If you have any further questions, that is what we are here for. Welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X3 on be sure to check out the Learning Center liz9910 linked for you. If you can post pictures or make up a plat of your land or where ever you are thinking of putting the coop you could start a thread in the Coop/Run design forum for input or suggestions www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-amp-run-design-construction-amp-maintenance and don't forget to check out the Coops forum for ideas, you might also look at tractors, they are pretty popular for people who use chickens in gardens https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops And it is always fun to check out your state thread for chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/12049/ohio-come-on-buckeyes-let-me-know-your-out-there

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[gander007]

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Betsy/Sophie, welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.