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[nitrochicken2]

Hi my name is Mel and I'm thinking about starting a chicken coop this summer. I've never owned chickens. I'm thinking about it for a couple reasons. One is for the eggs and two is for the poop

to put nitrogen back into the soil for the grass and my garden. Any helpful tips would be great especially how to build a secure coop for part time free roaming chickens.

 

[Sequel]

Hi my name is Mel and I'm thinking about starting a chicken coop this summer. I've never owned chickens. I'm thinking about it for a couple reasons. One is for the eggs and two is for the poop

to put nitrogen back into the soil for the grass and my garden. Any helpful tips would be great especially how to build a secure coop for part time free roaming chickens.

Hi Mel! Welcome to BYC! Those are the same reasons I'm building a coop! That and I wanted company when I'm in the garden. You've come to the right place! There are so many wonderful helpful people here!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! How exciting for you to be planning your new chicken adventures. I'm sure you will enjoy them very much. My best advice right now would be to check out our learning Center. It's packed full of info on getting started ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy your time here on BYC. Be sure to ask any questions that you may have, everyone here to help

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us.

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/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

All the best
CT

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Hey Mel! Welcome to BYC!

Here's a link to the Coop & Run - Design, Construction & Maintenance forum. Great to have you with us!

 

[N F C]

You might enjoy checking out the Gardening forum here on BYC, here's a link to get you there:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16176/gardening

Thanks for joining us!

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas, Mel, and

! Pleased you joined our flock! Looks like you've already received a bunch of good links so I'll just say best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!!

 

[LauraBrown]

Mel! Gald you joined us!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Mel

Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends