new to backyard chickens

[cochick1]

My husband and I are doing the research needed to start raising backyard chickens. We live in Colorado, and have two young sons (who are very excited about helping). I am looking for resources on the best books, websites, and other suggestions to help get us started. Thank you ahead of time.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and

- great that you have joined us.

The Learning Centre is a great resource, even for experienced chicken keepers - loads of info on anything chicken. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Joining your state thread will also put you in contact with other BYC members in your area.

(https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread)

The members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT

 

[Larimers Reds]

Just join the group.. in case I might have any questions.. first time owning any..i have 4 rhode island reds 1 black sex link and 2 ducks.. so I guess we will see how it goes..

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[User395221]

I am looking for resources on the best books, websites, and other suggestions to help get us started.

You've found the forum. There are lots of helpful people on here. I got a couple of books out of the library but I've really found out more online than from books. To me, chickens seem a "hands-on" type of thing to learn about.

We have other members from Colorado (some beautiful snow landscapes in a thread about snow). It is also helpful to get advice from "locals" who know your weather and what you might need in the way of housing where you are.

 

[N F C]

No need to go to another website...this one's the best!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!