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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Beckasue2, Apr 26, 2016.

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  1. Apr 26, 2016 #1
    Beckasue2

    Beckasue2 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Hello! My name is Becka and I recently bought my first chicks. I've got 3 Buff Orpingtons (1 a cockerel), 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Speckled Sussex and 1 Black Laced Silver Wyandotte. My son-in-law, the farm boy of the family, has built me a chicken coop that looks like Dr. Who's tardis! I'm hoping to raise enough layers to provide my family with eggs and also meat birds. (And hoping I'll be strong enough to process the meat birds.) I am very glad to find this group.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2016 #2
    N F C

    N F C Home in WY Premium Member

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    Hi Becka, it's nice to have you here! How nice to have a builder in the family.

    Have you checked out the Learning Center yet? Lots of helpful and interesting articles there. Take a look at all the different forums too, lots of places to share your experiences, pictures, questions, etc.

    Thanks for joining us!
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2016 #3
    Pork Pie Ken

    Pork Pie Ken Monkey Business Premium Member

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    Hi Becka and welcome to our community.

    You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre, as NFC has mentioned.
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center, and 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.



    You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

    All the best
    CT
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2016 #4
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    How cool is that? I have seen photos of Hobbit style coops AND Tardis coops. Love something different like that. Creative people have no limits. Would love to see a photo.

    If you would like to join your state thread just put Illinois in the search box and it will pop up.
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2016 #5
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life Out of the Woods Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     

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