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[Ginger86]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to all things chicken... I do not have any chicks yet but plan on getting some in the spring!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? None right now but hope to get 4-5

(3) What breeds do you have?N/A Still trying to figure that one out but was think out road Island reds and or Orpington chickens

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? Online

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Gardening, fishing and hunting

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a 10 year old lab

 

[Hybridchucks]

Welcome to BYC! (aka Backyardchickens) Its a great pleasure to have you! Thanks for joining! Hope your plans go well on getting some cuties in the spring, I love RIRs and Orpingtons.
Best wishes.

-Tov

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here Ginger!

If you haven't yet, please make your chickens a FIRST AID KIT a priority for any issues that would arise.
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION when you build them. Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[Hybridchucks]

And btw, great you came to do research before you got the babes

 

[MissNutmeg]

Welcome to BYC!!! Glad you could join us!!

~Meg

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You certainly have come to the right place for all the fun and learning! So make yourself at home with us and enjoy the chicken chat!

 

[pennyJo1960]

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to all things chicken... I do not have any chicks yet but plan on getting some in the spring!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? None right now but hope to get 4-5

(3) What breeds do you have?N/A Still trying to figure that one out but was think out road Island reds and or Orpington chickens

(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? Online

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Gardening, fishing and hunting

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I have a 10 year old lab

Hey there Ginger nice to meet you our lab moose is just 6, Welcome to Backyard Chickens we always love photos

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[N F C]

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Learning Center (click on the "Articles" tab to find it)...lots of good information there to help you get started. And always feel free to ask questions.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[lazy gardener]

Welcome, Ginger! Glad you're doing your homework before getting your birds. If you get your coop set up first, you can brood your chicks right in the coop. Topics to look at:

Mama heating pad cave brooder

Deep litter in coop and run

Fermented feed.

Henderson's chicken breed's chart