I'm New Here

[5 Points Wingfeather]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
We are very new to chickens. We got our first four two months ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have nine.
(3) What breeds do you have?
We have four that are two months old: two bantam cockerels who will be re-homed soon named Oreo and Porkchop, and two BSL pullets named Lenny and Lay-a. We also just received five brand new day-old chicks from Meyers Hatchery. Two buff brahmas--one cockrel and one pullet--named Uther Pendragon and Igraine. One light brahma pullet named Lady Cluck. And two Buff Orpingtons who don't have names yet.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
We hope that they will make fun
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I like to read.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and I have two young boys and an old, fat Australian Shepherd. I am a pastor.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello 5 Points Wingfeather.
Welcome to BYC.
That's the most difficult part, thinking up names for them all.

 

[A.M. Eggs]

Welcome to BYC! "This is the place with the helpful chicken folks!" (sung to ACE hardware store theme song)

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings 5 Points Wingfeather, Welcome to BYC!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here!

 

[Pretty Birds]

I have had Buff Orpingtons for three years; wonderful birds! This year is my first time having Brahmas, and I am very excited about them!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to useful resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - “How to...” guides
• Great go-to resource - Learning Centre
• Good starting point for browsing the site - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Excellent sources of local information - U.S. States

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[cheekychick3]

Hi and glad you joined us. Enjoy your new journey.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

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[Eggscaping]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
We are very new to chickens. We got our first four two months ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
We have nine.
(3) What breeds do you have?
We have four that are two months old: two bantam cockerels who will be re-homed soon named Oreo and Porkchop, and two BSL pullets named Lenny and Lay-a. We also just received five brand new day-old chicks from Meyers Hatchery. Two buff brahmas--one cockrel and one pullet--named Uther Pendragon and Igraine. One light brahma pullet named Lady Cluck. And two Buff Orpingtons who don't have names yet.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
We hope that they will make fun
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I like to read.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
My wife and I have two young boys and an old, fat Australian Shepherd. I am a pastor.

Welcome to BackYardChickens! So glad to have you here in our wonderful community of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable people!