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[ChickenLover1256]

So, right now I have 7 chickens, Marans and Americuana, and I first got them... Today! I love chickens and I hope to learn more through BYC. Is anyone kinda good at chickens here?

 

[Duck Lover88]

Glad to have you join
I'm better with ducks but there are TONS of chicken smart people here to…
Enjoy your time here

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. There's a few folks know a thing or two about chickens

On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/) and (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...essential-supplies-and-how-to-use-them.64830/)
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. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[ChickenLover1256]

WoW! Thank you, I’ve been incubating my eggs since 24 days ago and they finally hatched!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Glad you’re here! You’ll love BYC!

 

[ChickenLover1256]

Glad you’re here! You’ll love BYC!

I ALREADY LOOOOOOVE IT!!!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I ALREADY LOOOOOOVE IT!!!

That’s great!!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! 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:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[drumstick diva]

Probably means incubator temps were too low. Chickens usually hatch at 21 days.How many hatched for you?