I’m new to the BYC forum!

[Marie R]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AGO
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
16 HENS 2 ROOSTERS
(3) What breeds do you have?
BUFF ORPENTAINS (spelled that wrong)
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
GOOGLE SEARCH
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I AM RUNNING A HOMESTEAD WE HAVE 18 CHICKENS CURRENTLY 2 DUCKS MALE AND FEMALE I HAVE SOME DUCK EGGS IN THE INCUBATOR WITH 3 MORE DAYS ON THE CLOCK BEFORE HATCH AND RABBITS
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share
I HAVE A FAMILY OF 6 plus 2 PITBULLS AND ALL THE LIVESTOCK LISTED IN QUESTION 5 AND A GARDEN AND I LIKE TO BUILD STUFF ILL BE BUILDING MY HOUSE COME SPRING IVE BUILT A BUNCH OF THINGS AROUND THE HOMESTEAD

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[pineapple416]

Welcome to BYC Let us know when you have questions about your flock and we are happy to answer them. I have 15 hens and 2 roosters. I have one Orpington hen as well, they are one of my favorite breeds.

 

[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!​

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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:

A good read:
http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production
Current contest: Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here Marie!

If you haven't yet, please make your chickens a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise.
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[N F C]

It's good to have some building skills when you have animals, it seems there is always some project that needs to be done.

Thanks for joining us and best of luck with all your plans!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Nice little collection you have there! Best of luck with the duckie eggs in the incubator... Show off some pix of the hatch-lings when they are done.. I am planning to expand my way into ducks this coming spring.
Welcome to the site. Very pleased to meet you. So glad you have joined.
best regards,
-connie

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined us at Backyard chickens

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to our community.

Including your general location, under your avatar will help other members to give the best advice possible for any future input / questions that you may have.

Best wishes

Pork Pie