New Member, New to Chickens

[AmyBearer]

We bought 6 orpington buff hens and a small mobile coop from a friend in the spring. They are between 2-3 years old. Our neighbor's dog got one, but we still have five left. This is our first time to raise hens, and we hope to raise chicks next spring, since our girls are getting older. They have been fun and easy, so far!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.
Sorry for your loss.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre 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.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC!
As expanding the flock is in your plans for the future it's a great time to visit the "coops" section here on BYC to start getting some ideas on expanding their housing as well.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/coops.12/

 

[rjohns39]

Welcome to BYC, glad to meet you