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[TheRook]

Hello,
I found this site on Pintrest. I don't currently have any chickens but I intend to start raising them next year. I have rabbits now. My interest in chickens is for the eggs. My wife and 17 year old daughter have 2 large dogs and 4 rabbits. We live in Michigan.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us. Make yourself at home here and if you have any questions about anything, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. It is very smart of you to join before getting chickens. Before you get them, read here about coops and runs. You will find that most of us do not like pre-manufactured coops for many reasons and those that can build -build and those that cannot convert sheds. Also, that 1/2 inch hardware cloth is your best friend top, bottom of runs and with a hardware cloth apron. And lastly, choose chickens that are cold tolerant. I grew up in Plymouth MI and didn't leave until after college.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[DLA]

Welcome! There's a ton of wonderful info on just about anything you could want to know and lots of really nice people on this forum. If you want chickens for eggs then I'd recommend rhode island red. The hens are pretty easy going and friendly, not much bothers mine. And I think they're a really good looking hardy breed. Here's my ladies this past christmas eve - it was -3 deg. that morning!

 

[Theorrin]

Welcome to the flock!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[janiedoe]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC!

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! It's good that you have joined us here.

 

[Lor]