I don't know a thing about raising chickens.... But I'm ready to learn

[1BigRooster]

I need help on getting started. I don't own no chickens, I haven't built a coop yet.. What should I do first ?

 

[familyfarm1]

Check out the learning center lots of great tips!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 A great place to start reading is the Learning Center, lots of great articles on all aspects of chicken keeping starting with the basics. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
Then check out the BYC Coops section for ideas https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

 

[1BigRooster]

Thanks for the info.... I'm looking in to it now . Going to pic up some chicks tomorrow ... But now I'm looking for plans to build a coop

 

[Kelsie2290]

If you decide on a coop, or want ideas on what to do with your yard layout etc the The Coop/Run Design forum is a good place to post pictures for input https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance
The Coop section has a lot of coops etc of various sizes, if you find one you like, some of them have pretty detailed plans, or you can try to send a PM to the owner and see if they have more details https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Kelsie has set you up with the links to get you started. You will really enjoy keeping chickens. And once they get under your skin, it is hard to remove them from your soul.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. Welcome to our flock and enjoy this new journey you are on!

 

[gander007]

 

[1BigRooster]

Well it's been almost a week now since I picked up the chicks Southern State gave me for free. Because I bought a fifteen dollar bag of feed. Also I purchased a heating lamp,a water and feed feeder. What they said I needed. The rest I used what I had laying around the house and shed. I use a medium size dog gage, some cardboard to block the chicks from slipping through. I was surprised to see them go thru a opening smaller then their selfs. Anyway their doin fine so for. But my wife is not a animal lover as my self. So I tried to cool her down by telling her about the benefits of having chickens like niot having to buy eggs.and how the kids love them....... My grandson 4yrs old ,when he saw the clicks he said ""Pop Pop, I Love You" there's know need to describe how I felt. You can only imagine,,,,,,

Well I think I said a nuff for now... I'll send pics of the development Of the Coop. And thanks for the help and concern every one has shown........ God Bless Everyone

 

[1BigRooster]

Well it's been almost a week now since I picked up the chicks Southern State gave me for free. Because I bought a fifteen dollar bag of feed. Also I purchased a heating lamp,a water and feed feeder. What they said I needed. The rest I used what I had laying around the house and shed. I use a medium size dog gage, some cardboard to block the chicks from slipping through. I was surprised to see them go thru a opening smaller then their selfs. Any their doin fine so for. But my wife is a animal lover as my self. So I tried to cool her down by telling her about the benefits of having chickens like nit having to buy eggs.and how the kids love them....... My grandson 4yrs old ,when he saw the clicks he said ""Pop Pop, I Love You" there's know need to describe how I felt. You can only imagine,,,,,,

Well I think I said a nuff for .... I'll send pics of the development Of the Coop. A thanks for the help and concern every one has shown........ God Bless Everyone

 

[drumstick diva]

Congratulations! They sure know how to rope customers in - give free chickens with the feed and then you will be coming back forever to get everything else. What breeds did they give you? Hope they weren't all males.