Hello all, I am very new to this whole chicken lady thing I have a good friend who has lots of chickens and seems to love it. I have decided to give it a shot. The only difference between her and I is that she has lots of land in central FL and I have a backyard in south FL. I am starting from scratch and trying to do my homework before I get started.
Hello and Welcome To BYC! Chickens are a great hobby, nothing like those fresh eggs! You might like to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping you'll find helpful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center And it is always fun to check out your state thread for your chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread
WELCOME !! Lots of us don't have lots of land. Some members have quite small backyards. Planning for what you want and can make work is the beginning of the fun. Spend some time searching the past threads on coop/run construction and looking at the coop pictures and make it happen. You are already at an advantage in that you know someone with chickens.
Welcome to BYC! You will find a lot of good information here. Keep on asking questions and you will get many good answers. You may also want to read the FAQ below.
Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help. Defiantly stop by our learning center. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
Hello there and welcome to BYC! Yes, you don't need lots of land to keep chickens. They can free range in the back yard or even be kept in the run much of the time. I can't let my girls out without supervision because of all the predators lurking and flying. So I let them out when I am there to watch. They are happy just hanging around the coop. Just make sure you have a nice predator proof coop and run. Definitely stop by our learning center for lots of helpful tips and hints on raising your new flock. Kelsie has left you with the link.. Enjoy this new adventure you are on and welcome to our flock!
You may want to make sure that it is legal, to have chickens on a small lot , in your town, Some areas are quite restrictive.