Just starting the process to get chicks!

[ElizabethRanch]

My family lives in rural Colorado and we currently have 2 horses, dogs and cats on 5 acres. Our HOA recently approved chickens and we would love to add up to 9 as pets and for fresh eggs. We have 1 available stall inside our barn and are considering that area as their safe place for night with some modifications. We would love tips, ideas and advice on anything that is important to consider. Thanks!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Check out the articles! There is more info here on BYC than you can shake a stick at!

I'm surprised they just now allowed you to have chickens now with 5 acres and horses! A stall sounds like a great area for a flock (depending on the size)!

Any ideas about breeds???

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Welcome from New Orleans, @416bigbore has given you some great advice. Enjoy looking around the forums and threads for answers to the questions you will have as you go into this endeavor. Sometimes it's hard work, but for the most part you will enjoy having chickens. There are many questions you will have to answer for yourself as you build and acquire your chicken breeds. Is there a limit to how many chickens you can have and are you allowed to have a rooster?
Roosters can be very helpful in caring for your flock.
Don't be shy, please start new threads, jump into threads that interest you and have fun!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Good luck in establishing your flock.