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[tashaner]

Hello;

My name is Tim Shaner. I live in Rose Hill, KS and am just getting started with chickens. I am a retired Police Office now working as a Corrections Officer. My wife, Michele, is a Vet Tech. We live in town so are limited to 4 hens. We are looking at Silkies.

My current coop is a prefab and while it will work for now, I have plans to build a bigger one in the next month or so. I have tons of questions about that..

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Tim and welcome to BYC.

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

 

[N F C]

Hi Tim, it's nice to have you here!

Pork Pie Ken has given you some good links, hope they help.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[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:

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[Jenn's Hens]

Hello;

My name is Tim Shaner. I live in Rose Hill, KS and am just getting started with chickens. I am a retired Police Office now working as a Corrections Officer. My wife, Michele, is a Vet Tech. We live in town so are limited to 4 hens. We are looking at Silkies.

My current coop is a prefab and while it will work for now, I have plans to build a bigger one in the next month or so. I have tons of questions about that..

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Good morning and welcome Tim. First off, thank you for your service. Secondly ... I'm not sure I could have just 4 chickens. I'd either have to move or be a breaker of ordinances...lol.

 

[techbsmith]

Howdy and welcome to BYC! Give a shout if you need anything, lots of great folks here

Bill

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello Tim it’s great to have you here. Best of luck with your coop building. There’s plenty of plans and ideas available here and some useful links provided by the others

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Tim and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Glad to have you join us!

 

[Teila]

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You may be interested in these links:
Silkie Thread
How Much Room Do Chickens Need

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies generally do not roost, they like to pile up together on the floor. With their big crests and beards their vision is obscured. And their wing feathers aren't made for flying.