New Member: Darrell Cook

[djcook16]

Hello, Everyone: I'm Darrell Cook from central Kentucky (Richmond, Madison County).

Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I am new to chickens but plan on getting started in the process within the month. I hope to have a closing date soon on a small farm (15 acres).

How many chickens do you have right now?

N/A

What are some of your other hobbies?

I enjoy hunting and fishing, almost anything to do with the outdoors.

Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

Now a "retiree", retiring as a law enforcement training instructor at the police academy in Richmond, KY. I live with my wife, Jeannine and one unsociable cat. I also have a small firearms training business. I also teach online, occasionally, for the U. of Phoenix.

I believe my exposure to this forum will help me tremendously as I learn about how to raise chickens.

 

[N F C]

Hi Darrell, it's nice to have you here! Do you have your coop built yet?

Congrats on your retirement!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
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.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<

BYC has an APP!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Good luck with your farm purchase.

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

 

[WindingRoad]

Hello, Everyone: I'm Darrell Cook from central Kentucky (Richmond, Madison County).

Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I am new to chickens but plan on getting started in the process within the month. I hope to have a closing date soon on a small farm (15 acres).

How many chickens do you have right now?

N/A

What are some of your other hobbies?

I enjoy hunting and fishing, almost anything to do with the outdoors.

Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

Now a "retiree", retiring as a law enforcement training instructor at the police academy in Richmond, KY. I live with my wife, Jeannine and one unsociable cat. I also have a small firearms training business: www.qualityfirearmstraining.com. I also teach online, occasionally, for the U. of Phoenix.

I believe my exposure to this forum will help me tremendously as I learn about how to raise chickens.

Welcome

Do you plan to raise chickens for eggs only or for meat as well?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Welcome to our eggcelent flock here at BYC

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Darrel, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You've come to the right place to do your research and ask questions.

 

[feathermaid]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy Darrell! Welcome to our FUNomenal community!