im new to chickens

[riffanator]

Hello. Im starting a farm and wish to start with chickens. Any advice on the type of chicken or coop?

I wish to have chickens on free roam. Wish to only harvest eggs. I am open to suggestions on what else a chicken can provide.

Can i use the feathers for something?

I heard the chicken will break the egg?

I will also be producing honney with 2 standard hives. From there i will obtain more animals.

I will also have a garden for veggies and build a greenhouse myself. I like raised beds for obvious reasons.

Woodworking is also intense homework. I got the basics but still a bit rusty on what goes where and why. Measuring i stink at and practice will make better and better.

Again. Any help advice or just a hi would be appreciated. I wish to learn from the wise.

Thank you

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Here’s a good link where 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

Including your general location, under your avatar will help contextualise your posts / questions.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
When you say 'use feathers for something' what are you thinking?
Feathers from what and for what?
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and There's many friendly, knowledgeable members here who are always happy to help if needed, or simply just join in the chicken chat! My advice would be to build a BIG coop (you're certain to want to add more chickens!) or convert a shed; that will be better than the flimsy pre made coops. Great to have you here and good luck with your farm.

 

[riffanator]

Thank you for the peepin warm welcome.

I will gladly view the shared links and stayed tuned to other threads that spark my interest or help.

 

[riffanator]

Hello and There's many friendly, knowledgeable members here who are always happy to help if needed, or simply just join in the chicken chat! My advice would be to build a BIG coop (you're certain to want to add more chickens!) or convert a shed; that will be better than the flimsy pre made coops. Great to have you here and good luck with your farm.

Thank you! I belive a big coop would be best as i will be obtaoning many more.

Ill check out the chat.

 

[N F C]

You might want to connect with other members in your general area, they can give you advice on what breeds do best in your climate, give you some coop tips, some information on local predators to protect your flock from, etc. Here's a link to the state threads, just click on your state name:
find-your-states-thread.270925

Best wishes with all your plans!

 

[riffanator]

We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
When you say 'use feathers for something' what are you thinking?
Feathers from what and for what?
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

Wow very cool vid and extremely educational or newbs. It sure helped me get a bit more centred on byc. Thank you!

 

[jadip4]

Welcome to BYC!
There's plenty of resources here and I'm sure you'll get all your questions answered. Sounds like you got some big plans .. we're gonna love helping you out with 'em!!