Introducing myself

[trumpeting_angel]

Welcome, Pam (and Len!)

So glad you decided to join the flock! We are a friendly group of birds, if opinionated.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Decide how many chickens you want, and then before buying any, build your coop big enough for twice as many as you think you want. This will save you a bunch of time and energy later when chicken math kicks in. Then build your run 3 or 4 times as you think you need, because, well, you'll be glad you did when you end up needing to divide it for some reason to add a separate run and coop. Yep, at least in my case, there is coop math too. . I know you will enjoy chickens in retirement. I started keeping them 4 years ago in retirement. Best decision I ever made. Just wish someone would have told me there was going to be math.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chicken community.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

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 thread list

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DiYMama540]

@ValerieJ coop math, yes!! My husband just doesn't get it... He says the backyard looks like a hobo camp

Welcome to BYC! You've come to the right place to get started! If you're looking for free, fresh fertilizer, might I suggest geese thanks for joining our flock!

 

[N F C]

Hi Pam and Len, it's nice to have you here! Make yourself at home

 

[Pennys Mama]

@ValerieJ coop math, yes!! My husband just doesn't get it... He says the backyard looks like a hobo camp

Ask your DH just how many hobo camps he's seen!?
I mean, are they happy little hobos in your backyard? That's all that matters, right?
Tell him you might have to do some upgrading if it's that bad (that would quiet my DH).

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy!
Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

 

[DiYMama540]

Ask your DH just how many hobo camps he's seen!?
I mean, are they happy little hobos in your backyard? That's all that matters, right?
Tell him you might have to do some upgrading if it's that bad (that would quiet my DH).

You got that right! I think if I say "I need you to build..." one more time, I'll be living out there in my hobo town! I dont think my ducks would mind a roommate!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us