New to chickens in Keezletown, VA

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us. Best of luck with your incoming chicks

 

[janiedoe]

Hi! Welcome to BYC.

 

[chixluv]

Hi!

I ordered baby chicks last week. They will arrive in April. That gives me just over 2 months to figure out what I’m doing, as I am new to chickens.

Six female chicks were ordered:
2 - Black Australorp
2 - Amber Star
2 - Colombian Wyandotte

If you live in or near Rockingham County, VA I would love to hear about your set-up (coop, run, etc). We have 5 acres with a fenced-in backyard that goes underground. No problem with ground predators inside the fence. I’ve been looking a coops built by a family in West Augusta county. They advertise on FB Marketplace. Is anyone familiar with their coops?

I’ll admit that I am a little nervous about this endeavor. Chickens seem like a natural extension of gardening, which I have enjoyed immensely over the last 3 years (since we moved to this property). I hope I’m not in over my head!

Hi, and welcome! You will have a nice flock. I have Black Australorps and absolutely love them. They are personable and love to keep us company when we come outside.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[N F C]

Hi, enjoy your upcoming flock!

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!
Always Go bigger, one you can walk into, Something like a large shed. Adjust for ventilation and nesting boxes.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Welcome to our awesome community!
Nice to meet you

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.