Introduction

[Timere969]

Hello,

Brand new to chickens. Just got 7 chicks by mail. We got a Rhode Island Red, 3 Easter Eggers, 2 Barred Rocks, and a Buff Orpington. So much info on this site, love it. Am an engineer by trade, always looking for an easier way to do things.

Joe

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Joe 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

 

[Duck Lover88]

Howdy Enjoy your time here

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

Greetings Timere969, Welcome to BYC!
Chickens are always trying to find easy ways to do things too!

 

[Yowza Wowza]

It's nice to have you here!

 

[Kiki]

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


BYC has an APP!

 

[ronott1]

You will fit right in here!

 

[NonnasBabies]

Hope you learn all you need to and enjoy yourself in the process!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Chickens just want to have fun

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello from one Joe to another
There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.