New not quite hatched :)

[kimkat98]

Hi,
I am new to raising chickens and as of today have none because I need help in doing things the right way. My grandmother used to have chickens and they would come to her in the morning for feed and she would call them by name and what a precious experience for me to be privileged enough to share that with her.

So, ,here goes. My name is Kim and I have two children 9 and 7. We have about an acre surrounded by woods and one neighbor right across the street who has chickens and only 1 guinea hen... the coyote got the other ones .
Our ground stays wet most of the time until the really hot summer comes out. We also live on a hill.

I do some writing here and there... mostly small articles and short stories that usually stay in my library because I doubt they would do anyone any good except me lol.

I would love to have some chickens but don't have the ins and outs of everything. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

Thank you and I am very pleased to be on a list with others who have the same venues as I do.

Kim

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC!

Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Below I've attached some great links you should check out.

Good luck and best wishes to you and your family!

(Love your avatar pic btw! Sebrights are so pretty!)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/advice-for-first-time-chicken-owners
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...s-in-your-city-the-basics-of-raising-chickens
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-pros-and-cons-of-raising-chickens
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/why-raise-chickens-in-your-backyard-the-many-reasons-benefits

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Looks like Mountain Peeps has set you on a good path to all the reading and learning. Definitely stop by our learning center for lots of articles on getting started on this new adventure.

Great to have you aboard and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Mountain Peeps has given you some great links to get you started on your chicken project!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Kim, welcome to BYC. Study the forums, ask questions, plan and you will be successful in your poultry venture.

 

[gander007]

Alright Kim,

 

[drumstick diva]

Great to have you here - I think you will do very well with chickens. As for your stories we have a section for "Pictures and stories of our chickens," so you could combine both interests and others would get the pleasure of reading them.