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[Loura]

Hello,
My name is Loura and I’m looking to build a chicken coop so I can start raising chickens.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes and I don’t have any yet
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
0
(3) What breeds do you have?
Rhode Island reds most likely
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Eggs and insect control
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Motorcycles, camping, gardening
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
3 dogs
1 boyfriend
1 son
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Google and thought I could obtain some info about raising chickens

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements
• Hook up with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below.
• Hatching / Chick-care

Any questions that you may have regarding your chicks will be best posted here - Raising baby chicks forum

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Hi Loura, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Loura, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with finding the right coop for you and getting it and the run built.

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC!! Would love to see some pics!
Thanks for joining our flock!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
We are delighted to have you here with us!
Best wishes and Be well!

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Loura, and welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Loura, it's very nice to meet you