New to backyard chickens

[fast240z]

Hi! My name is Jeremy and my girlfriend (Kayla) and I are new to raising chickens. We have four hens that we picked up as day old chicks back in late April. We have a buff orpington, speckled sussex, frizzle cochin, and a blue laced red wyandotte.

I've spent the last few months working on a huge chicken run and coop for them, and we just moved them outside for the first time yesterday. I've always liked the idea of farming and being self sufficient on my own land, and I'm excited for all the fresh eggs we'll be getting in the near future.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello Jeremy and Kayla and welcome to BYC. Well done on getting your littles outside - exciting times

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and 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 may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

CT

 

[BYC910]

glad you chose the #1 chicken information network know as the BYC. First eggs are so much fun . From your post I'd say you've earned every one that comes your way .

 

[sassysarah]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Jeremy and Kayla, hope you will enjoy BYC as much as we do.

 

[KaylorFarms]

Hello! Welcome to Byc!! It's great to have you!