I've been reading/researching BYC for a while, but just now posting

[CarriPage]

My 18-year old daughter and I decided last year we would get just a small flock of chickens this year. We originally wanted to build a raised coop but then decided to just convert a section of our shed into a coop. It was in very bad shape, so we've done a lot of work so far but it's still in process. I'll start a 'build' thread in Coops.

We'll be picking up our pullets on Saturday - they'll be 2 weeks old. We got 1 each: Ameraucana/EE, Barred Rock, Light Brahma, Buff Orpington and Welsummer. We mainly picked for heat tolerant and docile/social breeds. We'll also be integrating a <1 year old Polish that my friend has in her large flock that is getting picked on by her other chickens.

I've learned SO MUCH from BYC and can't wait to share this journey!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Hello! Welcome to our FUN-omenal community! Best wishes and have lots of FUN!

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here with us! It can be difficult to have Polish with other breeds, those top knots on the Polish can be very attractive to the others. Hope that works out well for you!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with your building project and your new flock.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

Where are you getting your chicks from?

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

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[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Miss Piggy Sue says, “Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC!”

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Glad you decided to join us!