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[Brahmachicken240]

Nice to meet you
Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Steve and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

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To copy your link address, right click on the link to your thread and click copy or copy link

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Go down to where it says "write your reply..." tell us this is your entry and then click on the link button

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[Shadyapex]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
I am not sure what part of your state you live in but wanted to let you know there is an "issue" right now in the southern part...no birds are allowed to be shipped in right now in some areas.

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Newcastle_Disease_Info.html
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

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BYC has an APP!

Thanks for that warning! I'm not in that area but it's always good to know. Bishop is more geographically akin to Nevada than any other part of CA. It's on the east side of the Sierra Nevada and closer to Reno than any other major California city.

 

[Shadyapex]

Orpington are nice birds. I chose Black Astralorps as my first flock 11 years ago. My favorites right now are Speckled Sussex and Salmon Faverolle they let you pick them up and are very sweet birds. So many sweet nice bird breeds to pick from, I hope you find some good ones.

Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll read up on those before making a decision. Cheers,,,,

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Steve, hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.