New Homesteader

[hilltophomestead]

Hi all,

I am Jason, I just moved on to a 7 acre property, bought a coop and am looking to start a small flock.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Welcome to BYC, hope you find it as instructive and supportive as I have.

Don't be surprised if you find yourself both wanting more acres, and rueing that 7 acres is hard to maintain w/o heavy equipment. We've 30A, but only manage about 6 - all hand tools. I won't lie, its hard.

What size flock are you considering, and for what purpose(s)?

/edit also, if you go into your profile, you can add a location with as much (or as little) specificity as you are comfortable with. Many answers re: chicken keeping are regional, based on climate and resource availability.

 

[cmom]

Good luck with your plans and have fun...

 

[WIchickMama]

Welcome! Sounds like a great start to happiness

 

[addctd2plnts]

Welcome, and as a duck lover, don't forget to include ducks in those possibilities! I LOVE my Indian Runner Ducks!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Jason and welcome to BYC. Here are some links that may be helpful:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Hi Jason, congratulations on your new home!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC1 Nice to meet you Jason .

 

[theoldchick]

 

[khakismum]

Speeding in to say, "Howdy!"