New to all this

[Lamia1791]

We just moved into our first home, in the High Desert area of California, and we are excited to start planting and raising chickens (to start with). Can't wait to read everyone's awesome advice and experiences and learn from everyone! Nice to meet you!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC


On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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 can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Lamia1791]

Thanks Pork Pie!! Will use all this for sure!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You’ve come to the right place. We’re all chicken mad here and there’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here always happy to help and advise

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi &

Glad you could join us all here! Congratulations on moving in to your first home

Enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Lamia

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Happy to have you join us here!
Congrats on the new home and starting your chicken adventures.

 

[drumstick diva]

Congratulations on your new home. So glad you joined us at Backyard chickens

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Hi and !

 

[Teila]

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.

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.